Roagna, Barolo Vigna Rionda Vintage:2004 large-scaled Barolo reveals an unusual

large-scaled Barolo reveals an unusual amount of detail for such a big wine

offering juicy dark berry and cherry pit flavors and a touch of licorice

fresh and ripe black pinot fruit aromas that are trimmed in warm earth wisps

a few not finishing until autumn and thus missing the main bottling session that takes place here each September

Roagna, Barolo Vigna Rionda Vintage:2004 large-scaled Barolo reveals an unusualRoagna's 2003 Barolo Vigna Rionda is quite pretty today. Crushed rose petals, anise, wild flowers, mint and sweet red berries all lift from the glass. The Rionda hallmarks specifically, the intensely perfumed fruit are all present but are seen through the lens of a very hot vintage that has robbed the wine of some freshness. Although the tannins are quite firm, the 2003 is best enjoyed over the next handful of years, while the fruit retains some