The 2011 Barolo Sottocastello di Novello is very indicative of the vintage. Thanks to the summer heat, it shows less fruit definition and sharpness. It has all the elements you look for in a Barolo, without the extreme focus you get in cooler years. This wine delivers tar, resin and road paving with dark fruit and licorice at the back. There is leather, tobacco and cured meat as well.