2008 Barolo CaBrusa

2008 Barolo CaBrusa Bright, intense garnet red, with slight orangey undertones. Clear-cut and expansive, with liquorice, mint and hay. Full-bodied, warm and round, with an appealing long aftertaste. Barolo is a traditional village in Piedmont, northwest Italy. The hills of the surrounding area have long been famous for producing fragrant, tannic red wines which take its name. These are made entirely from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The hallmarks of the wine are a "tar and roses" aroma, bright ruby color (which fades to garnet over time), firm tannins, elevated acidity, and relatively high alcohol (often 14.5 or 15 percent abv). As the tannins soften over time, the complexity shows through with hints of earth, truffles and dark chocolate.