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2006 has been hailed as a top year in Barolo, although questions have been raised around whether the tannins will ever resolve in some wines. It was a difficult year with a very hot July followed by a cool, wet August. September was mixed, demanding lots of attention in the vineyards.

This has more grip than the 2008 Barbaresco tasted just before it - evidence of the tannic nature of the 2006 vintage. It has an elegant, spicy nose and a palate full of lively, punchy black and red fruits with a damp earth character and some raspberry-like acidity. It's not so much juicy, more fruity and savoury, with a slightly austere nature despite the freshness. You can definitely drink this now but I would decant it first to loosen up those tannins.

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Pio Cesare, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2006

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2006 has been hailed as a top year in Barolo, although questions have been raised around whether the tannins will ever resolve i

Pio Cesare, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2006

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