A very pretty nose offers up notes of essence of pear

It's fragrant

with sweet black cherry and blackcurrant fruit

deep and palate staining finish

This is Hubert de Boüard's top wine from his Lalande de Pomerol property

Giovanni Corino, Barolo Giachini Vintage:2005 A very pretty nose offersCorino's 2003 Barolo is fresher on the palate than it is on the bouquet, where the aromatics are a bit more forward. This is a pretty Barolo that should stay at a plateau of maturity for at least a few years. In this tasting, the Giachini is not as impressive as it has been in the past. I would not be surprised if this is a less than perfect example. Antonio Galloni