An overtly floral nose features pretty red berry fruit along with hints of stems and soft earth that are also reflected by the racy

rose petals and mint undertones

13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc

the wine has moderate weight and sweet fruit in the nose and on the attack

Almost reaching perfection

Paolo Scavino, Barolo Rocche Annunziata Riserva other_regions_australia An overtly floral nose featuresEnrico 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