Aldo Conterno, Barolo Bussia Romirasco Vintage:2012 the 2004 Dom Pérignon Rosé

the 2004 Dom Pérignon Rosé is explosive and hedonistically rich

Not a charmer – at this stage anyway

There is very good verve to the utterly delicious and slightly finer medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the balanced and harmonious finish

Linear and persistent on the finish

The wines then spend approximately one year in French oak and a second year in cask prior to being bottled

Aldo Conterno, Barolo Bussia Romirasco Vintage:2012 the 2004 Dom Pérignon RoséSumptuous aromas of raspberries and cherries, with a touch of mocha despite the lack of new oak. Its bold and forthright, very compact, with tannins that are dense but not tough, and with impressive power and grip on the long finish.