Marcarini's 2004 Barolo Brunate has aged well

Bitter chocolate

these are the oldest vines in the Jadot portfolio of owned vineyards)

This year there is no Monfortino

There is very good volume to the delicious and energetic middle weight flavors that retain good detail on the saline and youthfully austere finish that is presently a bit tough

Gianni Brunelli, Brunello Montalcino Size:6x750ml Marcarini's 2004 Barolo Brunate hasPalish red, with a delicate floral aroma that seems fairly closed. There's really appetising underlying structure here, with freshness but no greenness, and delicacy combined with backbone. Needs some time to come out of its shell. (AH)