supple and lush medium-bodied flavors that terminate in a robust

The 2011 Barolo Pira Vecchie Viti is deep

A brooding and backward nose is presently revealing little save for glimpses of red and blue berry fruit aromas though the rich

freshly sliced fennel

it is impossible to ignore the wine’s richness and depth

Delaforce other_regions_italy supple and lush medium-bodied flavorsFull medium ruby. Roasted black raspberry and cassis lifted by musky espresso and an exotic smoky, peaty element. Dense and rich; sweet and approachable but with shape and grip. A bit youthfully grapey in the mouth, with smoke and earth notes. Finishes with building, slightly austere tannins and very good length. Stephen Tanzer