Time to look at a single vineyard, or "cru" Barolo
Aurelio Settimo 2015 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata
available at the winery (and other fine wine stores)
Aurelio Settimo 2015 Barolo, Rocche dell'Annunziata
This
single vineyard, or “cru”, Barolo is aged extra time in barrel, cask
and bottle - a total of 42 months before release and most of the wood is
of the older French variety (between 12 and 18 years) large casks with
no toast ... When all is said and done only 20% is new, meaning the wood
does not play a significant role in flavouring. The Rocche is just a
baby at the moment with aromas of rose petal, mocha, black cherry, black
cranberry and all those smells translate to the palate, but with a
power and weight on the tongue – plus there’s great structure and a hint
of smoke. Ready in another couple of years, but will age well for a
decade or more (many more) but it’s all going to depend if you want to
keep that fruit profile intact. (****)
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