(the proportions have changed again and in 2018 are in a 35/65% proportion from Les Languettes in Aloxe and En Charlemagne in Pernand)

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

lacy and beautifully energetic middle weight flavors exude a subtle minerality on the detailed

with results that appear silky and almost glossy

this lacks a bit of aromatic freshness on the red currant

Brovia, Barolo Garblet Sue Size:6x750ml (the proportions have changed againBrovias 2008 Barolo Garblet Sue bursts from the glass with a heady array of black fruit, smoke, incense and licorice. The Garblet Sue, from the Bricco Fiasco vineyard in Castiglione, is usually a much more linear, tense Barolo, but in 2008 the wine has gorgeous inner perfume allied to a level of pure juiciness that rounds out some of the rough edges that are at times present in this bottling. A huge finish laced with iron, asphalt and crushed rocks