I’ve had about four bottles of this bottle over the course of the past two years or so and I always come to the conclusion that this bottle is fantastic to satisfy your Barolo/Barbaresco-itch. It remains affordable, well-balanced and generally much more approachable than its more tannic and age-worthy fellows of Barolo and Barbaresco (it is meant to be, of course). The wine has hints of cherries and raspberries, very subtle hints of mint and round, but prominent tannins. It went well together with a savoury Risotto alla Milanese - what an enjoyable dinner.