Giovanni Manzone 2012 Gramolere (Barolo)

Country: Italy / Gramolere
Variety: Nebbiolo Piedmont
Winery: Giovanni Manzone / Barolo

Cured meat, leather, underbrush, blue flower and toast aromas lead the nose while the tight palate offers tart red cherry, baking spice and dried herb. Firm, close-grained tannins provide structure while a hint of star anise closes it down.