Bongiovanni’s 2004 Barolo Pernanno is a plump, juicy Barolo endowed with a multitude of dark plums, prunes, black cherries, spice and menthol. It offers greater structure, complexity and length than the regular bottling. This harmonious Barolo is a terrific effort. For the Pernanno, Mozzone typically uses about 50% new French oak. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. Proprietor Davide Mozzone is a passionate, energetic man endowed with a charismatic sense of humor. His enthusiasm is reflected in the wines themselves, which seem to improve with every passing vintage. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

Great fruit on the nose, with blackberry, dark chocolate and fresh plum. Full and velvety-textured, with lots of fruit and ripe tannins. Long and beautiful. Very balanced. Impressive for the vintage. Best after 2012. 375 cases made, 110 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Dense, but lots of fruit spices, complex black fruits, aromatic liquorice, very good.