Barolo Le Coste di Monforte

Shimmering ruby red core with subtle brightening on the rim. A rather closed nose closed at the beginning, then opens up to magnificent pickled and sugared cherries, wild berries and slightly meaty-spicy tones with dried, sweet, tomatoes. The palate offers gripping, tightly woven, very youthful tannins. Rustic nuances will quickly evolve and a focus on elegant red berried fruit-tea and saline notes on the long finish.

Aromas of exotic spice, camphor and blue flower emerge from the glass. On the firm palate, you'll find sour cherry, pomegranate and tobacco set against fresh acidity while assertive, close-grained tannins that clench the finish. Drink after 2026. Kerin O’Keefe