Paolo Scavino, Barolo Rocche Annunziata Riserva Vintage:2004 (from vines planted mostly in

(from vines planted mostly in 1949)

classy and should age beautifully

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

55pretty incredible when you consider the alcohol is nearly 15%

This was also relatively reduced and impossible to evaluate

Paolo Scavino, Barolo Rocche Annunziata Riserva Vintage:2004 (from vines planted mostly inEnrico 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