Barolo, Monvigliero [Library Release 2026], 2009

Reticent dark fruit aromas complicated by licorice and flowers. In a rather cool, medicinal style for 2009, showing sweet black fruit flavors but less depth and personality than the Bricco Ambrogio. Today the wine's chewy, dusty tannins clash with its acidity, leaving the persistent finish distinctly tight. Seems only moderately ripe for the vintage.