a touch of decayed leaves and smoky scents coming through with aeration

crushed stone and black licorice

This will require a few years of bottle age to be at its best

Touches of menthol and wood surround the floral and pepper scented nose that isn’t quite as fresh as that of the Montmains

“It was almost easier and more sensible to make S

Elio Sandri Vintage:2016 a touch of decayed leavesThe 2015 Barolo Perno is the sort of wine you want to open and spend many hours with. Initially the tannins are searing, but over time the 2015 starts to come together. Scents of tobacco, cedar, dried cherry, mint and leather open gradually. On the palate, though, the wine is much less forthcoming. The 2015 is a Barolo of beguiling complexity and nuance that will give everything it has to offer on its own time schedule. Antonio Galloni