2018 Barolo DOCG "Monvigliero", Piedmont, Italy

Clear, polished, delicately floral nose of red and a little black berries with restrained barrel tones, delicate nutty and tobacco notes, some dried mushrooms and a hint of bacon. Finely juicy, tart, ripe fruit, present, very fine tannins, smoky and nutty notes, dried mushrooms again, a hint of juniper in the background, lots of salty minerality, a hint of leather and iodine, persistent, certain power and good depth, quite elegant style, a little tar, very good, firm, tart finish.

Best to drink: 2025-2035+. What our ratings mean