Once again there is enough reduction to mask the nuances of the underlying fruit

smoked tea and a hint of animale that is also reflected by the focused and beautifully intense medium-bodied flavors that possess an unusually refined mouth feel

velvety and cool on the finish

the Relic proved an Australian perspective more than relevant

A potent nose reflects notes of reduction

Luigi Vico, Barolo Prapo other_regions Once again there is enoughThe Luigi Vico 2016 Barolo Prap is a well balanced expression from Serralunga d'Alba. This vineyard site is known for its powerful and direct fruit, and the Prap lives up to its reputation. Dried cherry, cola, iron ore and candied orange are laced within the texture of the bouquet. The tannins are loosely knit in this expression, even a tad gritty in texture, but they ultimately taper out, despite a few rough edges. This wine needs a few more years of