Paolo Scavino, Barolo Rocche Annunziata Riserva Vintage:2004 The nose speaks primarily of

The nose speaks primarily of plum and floral aromas that are in keeping with the sappy

It reveals the most balanced palate of all of the 2010 wines

This was also relatively reduced and impossible to evaluate

the sauvage

Mild reduction masks the underlying fruit but not the spice nuances that can also be found on the velvety

Paolo Scavino, Barolo Rocche Annunziata Riserva Vintage:2004 The nose speaks primarily ofEnrico Scavinos 1990 Barolo Riserva Rocche dellAnnunziata (magnum), here in its first vintage, is a great example of the modern school of Barolo. Silky tannins frame a core of expressive red berries, crushed flowers and sweet spices. As outstanding as this magnum is, it doesnt quite reach the heights of a magnum I tasted a few months ago, and both were from the same case. Sometimes, thats just the way it goes. Antonio Galloni