San Biagio 2012 Rocchettevino (Barolo)

Country: Italy / Rocchettevino
Variety: Nebbiolo Piedmont
Winery: San Biagio / Barolo

Underbrush, grilled porcini mushroom, leather and a whiff of iris lead the nose. On the youthfully assertive palate, clove, star anise, orange peel and aromatic herb accent tart red cherry while firm tannins and fresh acidity provide the backbone.