2012 | Marchesi di Barolo 'Barolo Riserva' | Piedmont White Port cool evenings slow down ripening

cool evenings slow down ripening significantly

Pago de los Capellanes Crianza 2022 is a red wine renowned for its elegance and medium body

white flowers and honey lavender

almost floating across the palate

An enticing

2012 | Marchesi di Barolo 'Barolo Riserva' | Piedmont White Port cool evenings slow down ripeningThis edition of 8,000 bottles is part of the estate's late release program that lets us dig back into the Marchesi di Barolo historic cellars. From a hot summer that saw ruthless, dry heat and strong winds from Africa carrying the red sands of the Maghreb, the 2012 Barolo Riserva has evolved into a very nice wine indeed, with licorice, dried currant, dried mint and iron ore. This is a terrific step back in time. It ends a bit heavy, but it has aged