Four Barolo's

2007 Azelia Barolo:

Ruby. Elegant nose of licorice and roses, rose hips, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, hard and unpolished tannins, vanilla, has it got enough fruit? 88

2007 Corsini Barolo San Pietro:

Ruby. Lovely nose of roses and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite mouthwatering, fresh and elegant, long. 91

2006 Elio Grasso Barolo Rüncot Riserva:

Ruby. Lovely nose of tar and roses, cherries, pure feel. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, long and refined. 92

2007 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo:

Ruby. A bit sweet and ripe nose, somewhat unfocused. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tighter palate, mouthwatering, long finish. 90