and the 2013 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a true standout in the appellation

Finishes with chalky tannins and a continuing element of greenness

A wine of tremendous breeding and pure stature

ripe and almost dense

Roberto Voerzio, Barolo Sarmassa other_regions and the 2013 Barolo RiservaThe 2001 Barolo Sarmassa (magnum) flows onto the palate with crushed rose petals, truffles, spices and sweet herbs. It shows gorgeous mid palate pliancy and depth through to the round, opulent finish. The Sarmassa has aged quite gracefully. There is more than enough rich, dark fruit to support another two decades of very fine drinking. (Magnum) Antonio Galloni