The 2007 Barolo Rocche emerges from the glass with freshly cut roses sweet berries and spices. The Rocche is always the most open of Brovia's single vineyard Baroli. In 2007 the wine has an extra dimension of textural richness that makes it incredibly appealing even at this young stage. Floral notes reappear on the silky pure finish. This is a fabulous showing but the wine will be even better in a few years. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027. Brovia's 2007 Baroli are just as impressive from bottle as they were when I tasted them from barrel late last year. --- Antonio Galloni

Barolo Rocche opens with inky-dark concentration chewy ripe cherry flavors and lingering hints of cola mint and licorice. The more the wine opens in the glass the more it evolves aromatically to include tones of barbecue mesquite and smoke. - M.L.