Marziano Abbona Barolo 'Pressenda' 2016 2016 Bottle:1 Virginia Distillery Company marries whisky

Virginia Distillery Company marries whisky made on-site in Virginia with whisky from Scotland

vanilla and cassis foreshadow the dark fruit on the palate

The nose shows fruity notes that ripen as the wine opens in the glass

although not as striking as some of the other wines in the range

pine remains central

Marziano Abbona Barolo 'Pressenda' 2016 2016 Bottle:1 Virginia Distillery Company marries whiskyA transparent red with raspberry and citrus undertones and hints of flowers. Full bodied, yet tight with beautiful, pure fruit and firm tannins. Theres an orange peel undertone to the wine. Some nuts, too. Needs two or three years to come together.