Luigi Pira, Barolo Rionda other_regions saline and Zen-like finale

saline and Zen-like finale

Well-balanced

the majority working in the vineyards

cedar and light seaweed coming through with aeration

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year

Luigi Pira, Barolo Rionda other_regions saline and Zen-like finaleThe 2008 Barolo Vigna Rionda possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo. Silky tannins are present, but they are nearly covered by the pure sensuality of the fruit. Today the Rionda is supple, sweet and totally inviting. The finish is intense and totally haunting. This is an exceptional,