Luigi Pira, Marenca (Barolo), Barolo, Piemonte, 2009

Tasting: Barolo 2009

Balsamic aromas of pine, anise and cinnamon. Rich, round with an expressive body, it displays a medium to long finish with rounded tannins.

Tasting: Barolo 2009

Pomegranate, violets and roses on the enticing nose, then clean lively and fresh. Peppery tannins at the back but finishes long and clean.

Tasting: Barolo 2009

A little closed but with emerging notes of camphor and plum. Ripe, fleshy and full-flavoured with good depth of aroma. Peppery and aromatic finish with good tannins.