The 2008 Barolo is pure class. Tobacco incense crushed rocks and dried flowers fuse into a juicy expressive core of dark fruit. The 2008 stands out for its balance and overall sense of harmony. Brovia's straight Barolo is at once highly nuanced - which makes it approachable young - yet also structured and powerful especially on the finish. Over the last few years this has been one of the very best entry-level Baroli. The Barolo is essentially a blend of all of Brovia's single-vineyard wines and is aged in Slavonian cask. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020.