Barolo, Riserva, 10 Anni, Fossati, Case Nere, 2010
Bottled on its own for the first time. From middle and lower middle part of the vineyard that touches Cerequio at the bottom. The palate is awash with velvety tannins, very sumptuous structure and complex earthbound yet sweet flavours. Savoury flavours with winter berries and liquorice notes. Quite a lot of strapping fruit reinforced by gripping tannins. Aged for two years in a mix of big and small barrels, light toast, French oak (15, 20, 30 and 35 HL sizes for the big barrels) followed by seven years in bottle before release.
critic reviews
Black fruit, smoke, tobacco, licorice and incense all blossom in Roberto Voerzio's 2010 Barolo Riserva 10 Anni Case Nere. Firm tannins provide the backdrop in a Barolo that stands out for its dark, brooding personality. The quality of the tannins is quite similar to that found in La Serra, which lies right next to Fossati. There is an explosiveness to the 2010 that is just waiting to emerge, which I am fairly certain will...in time. Recent bottles of the 2003 and 2004 have been superb.