full and very serious big-bodied and tautly muscular flavors supported by plenty of dry extract and superb length

full-bodied and with very silky tannins

fresh mushrooms

A lightly menthol-infused nose that is exceptionally ripe yet stops short of being surmature remains almost 100% primary with ample black fruit and spice aromas seamlessly merging into the rich

spice and a very linear mineral tone at the back

GD Vajra, Barolo Ravera other_regions_italy full and very serious big-bodiedMore structured than the Bricco delle Viole, this comes from a 2. 2 hectare, south and south east facing vineyard and is a first release. Its got a bloody, almost iron like note on the palate, firmish but well integrated tannins and minerally freshness. The tannins need food (preferably a lump of protein) to take away their edge. One to tuck away.