Here's a wine that shows the dark berry fruit, smoke, tar and licorice of a classic Nebbiolo. The Pelassa 2016 Barolo reveals tart cherry and dried blackberry, with delicate background tones of smoke, tar and powdered licorice. There are touches of rusty nail and candied lilac as well. This is a steady and nicely balanced Barolo that has just started its bottle evolution, and that should continue well beyond the 10-year mark.