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The 2008 Barolo Brunate emerges from the glass with a vivid, kaleidoscopic bouquet redolent of pine, sage, spices, new leather and licorice. There is gorgeous detail and nuance in the glass. The 2008 is a refined Brunate that shows the pedigree of this great site in its intensity. The tannins are a little firm, but that is quite typical of Brunate. I especially like the way the wine fleshes out on the finish, which also is a great sign of things to come. The complexity and nuance are things of sheer beauty. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2033.
Colour: very intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Taste: warm and very elegant, long finish of wild rose and violet. Nose: Fresh to the nose with aromas of little red fruits.
Fermentation in steel rotary fermentors for 5-6 days with temperature control
PRODUCTION:
150 cases
COLOR / TYPE:
Still
VARIETIES:
100% Nebbiolo
MATURATION:
ageing in French oak 225 liter barriques 100% new, medium toast, for 24 months, bottled unfined and unfiltered, aged 12 months in bottle prior to release