Paolo Manzone 2012 Meriame (Barolo)

Country: Italy / Piedmont
Variety: Nebbiolo
Winery: Paolo Manzone / Meriame

This has aromas that recall leafy underbrush, sawdust and menthol. The dense, oak-driven palate shows licorice, espresso, toast and a hint of bitter chocolate but the fruit has dried up. It abruptly ends on a green note of powdered sage.