Paolo Scavino, Barolo Rocche Annunziata Riserva Vintage:2013 There is enough reduction to

There is enough reduction to render the nose difficult to evaluate though it does seem ripe

but then this is a legendary wine

This is one wine where I have encountered better bottles

An exuberantly spicy nose features additional aromas of black cherry

The 2011 Barolo Ornato is similarly rich and powerful

Paolo Scavino, Barolo Rocche Annunziata Riserva Vintage:2013 There is enough reduction toEnrico Scavinos 1990 Barolo Riserva Rocche dellAnnunziata (magnum), here in its first vintage, is a great example of the modern school of Barolo. Silky tannins frame a core of expressive red berries, crushed flowers and sweet spices. As outstanding as this magnum is, it doesnt quite reach the heights of a magnum I tasted a few months ago, and both were from the same case. Sometimes, thats just the way it goes. Antonio Galloni