Visit at Brovia, May 2009

Another great visit with the Brovias. As usual, Alex was a great guide, and guided us through the cellar and the tasting. The highligt for me was the Barolo Rocche 2005, which is at LEAST at the same level as the outstanding 2004. The 2005 seemed a bit "fleshier" and broad, with a great tannin structure.

Rocche 2008 in barrel (this is the only barrel of Rocche 2008)

Massolino, Barolo 2004

A very nice "normale" from Massolino. Light ruby red color. Notes of raspberries, tar and licorice.

Visiting Luciano Sandrone

Entrance door to the estate of Luciano Sandrone

A visit to Sandrone is always a great pleasure, and the modesty of mr. Luciano Sandrone and Barbara Sandrone is stunning. The hospitality and generousity is second to none.

This time I had the chance to retaste the line-up, including the two 2004 Barolo, Cannubi Boschis and Le Vigne.

Barbara & Luciano Sandrone

Sandrone Barolo, Le Vigne 2003

Really loves this wine. For a 2003 this is really a great showing.