on a lingering candied violet note

Medium garnet colored

The tannins are dry and polished

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

this was showing really strong

Cavallotto, Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis San Giuseppe Vintage:2016 on a lingering candied violetA huge, brooding Barolo, the 2004 Riserva Bricco Boschis San Giuseppe needs another 5 10 years in bottle before it starts drinking well, but I imagine it will remain a brute for quite some time beyond that. Today, the 2004 is virile, massively tannic and imposing. Game, smoke, savory herbs, scorched earth and graphite add to a sense of gravitas as this dark, ample Barolo shows off its personality. The searing tannin and backward expression are