First produced in 2013, this is the top-shelf wine from Boroli made with fruit from Castiglione Falletto. The Boroli 2016 Barolo Brunella opens to a pretty garnet color and a soft, mid-weight approach. Compared to the other new releases in this portfolio, the Brunella offers a more delicate and fragile elegance without the heavier oak signature that we saw in the other Barolo. The bouquet opens slowly to reveal wild rose, cherry, blood orange and ferrous earth. The fruit is presented with focus and precision, and after a little while in the glass, the bouquet throws out some light toast and spice. This is a nicely balanced Barolo.

The vivid structure, supple texture and flavors of plum, eucalyptus, soy and spice come together nicely in this compact red. Dense, refined tannins line the finish but it tails off a little in the end. Best from 2024 through 2040. 1,050 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add