The 2012 Barolo Vigneto Garretti is a dark and brooding wine that has a long way to travel on its evolutionary track. Only at the beginning of its ageing trajectory, this Barolo reveals stern and uncompromising notes of dark fruit, tar, licorice and smoke. The mouthfeel is firmly constructed, tight and crisp. The bouquet is layered and powerful. Give this wine five more years, at a bare minimum, of cellar aging.

This is in the savory, balsamic camp, with loads of wild herb, eucalyptus and menthol aromas and flavors trumping the cherry and berry fruit. There is sweet fruit at the core. Firm tannins lend grip to the long finish. Best from 2020 through 2032. 666 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add