Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Riserva 1990

The nose is clean and very developed, with forest floor,scorched earth, steeped tea, vintage leather,Dominican cigar and medicinal herbs. The palate is dry and fresher than the nose,with crushed red cherries, dried roses and licorice flavors. Beautifully balanced mouthfeel with soft,well integrated tannins and a vibrant acidity.

Superb perfumed nose of top melange of evolved red fruit such as cherry, with elegant soft liquorice, floral dark notes, fig, date, a dash of amaro herbs and hints of walnut. Thin to mid body, fresh acidity, smooth dusty tannins. Superb elegant top textured melange of red fruit, florals and smooth spices, with a ghost of dark medical herbs and tar. Long lingering finish of top smooth warm herbs in evolved dark spices and thin red deluxe fruit.