For many years

The 2009 Barbaresco is absolutely remarkable for the way it carersses the palate with endless layers of sweet red fruit

then fleshier on the mid-palate

opulent wine that hides its structure under all the fruit

It's a different style from the regular Aalto from this same year

DRC, Grands Echezeaux other_regions For many years(55 year old vines). In contrast to the expressive spiciness of the Echzeaux, this is a clear notch up in elegance and is clearly finer with an ultra high toned floral and spice infused nose that is almost completely closed in though this may be due to a subtle touch of reduction and I would suggest decanting this if youre going to try a bottle young. The linear and ultra pure medium full flavors trade more on finesse and refinement than what is