2011 Rocche Costamagna ‘Rocche dell’Annunziata’ Barolo DOCG, Italy (750ml)

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

The wine shows a deep garnet red. Rich and persistent bouquet with charming notes of plums, cherry, raspberry, violets. Balanced and elegant in the mouth with pleasant tannins. Long finish that reminds one of ripe red fruits. Excellent with roasted red meat, game, braised veal. It matches perfectly with truffle-based dishes and mature cheese.

TASTING NOTES:

A ripe and gorgeous wine with plum, berry and chocolate character. Full and chewy. Long finish. Rich and powerful. Give this time to mellow.

-James Suckling, 95 pts