Barolo, Brunate, Riserva, 2019

Tasting the Brunate Riserva in this line up shows a commonality in 2019 and 2021, but also contrasts. Of course, the Riserva comes from a parcel with more lime and austerity in the soil, but even so, it is today the most impressive aromatically, sharing the sense of lift and vitality that pervades the regular Brunate 2021. The difference here is that the fruit is altogether a little darker, more sapid, with a strapping, tannic force that presents a more youthful profile. If 2021 is typified by spice and Alpine cleanse, then 2019 Riserva is soil, fruit and muscle. A fantastic Riserva that will go the distance. The Riserva comes from old vines the heart of Brunate, the upper middle part, planted in 1942. Produced in the same way as the other wines with 24 months in 20% new oak barrels, then kept for an extra two years in bottle.