Monchiero 2009 Rocche di Castiglione Falletto (Barolo)

Country: Italy / Rocche di Castiglione Falletto
Variety: Nebbiolo Piedmont
Winery: Monchiero / Barolo

This opens with some funky, earthy aromas that soon blow off to reveal scents of leather, truffle, eucalyptus, berry and meat juices. The palate shows dark cherry, raspberry, pipe tobacco and balsamic notes and big, ripe tannins. This reflects the forward vintage, so drink now.