This Barolo showcases a compelling array of dark, ripe fruits that have been gently warmed by the sun. Blackberries, black cherries, and plums dominate the nose and palate, revealing the wine's intense and concentrated character. The structure is remarkably firm, with tannins that provide a robust backbone to this powerful and assertive Barolo that demands attention and promises to reward patient cellaring. Drink 2026 - 2040

The 2020 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is a soft, open-knit wine. Sweet macerated cherry, tobacco, spice, incense and dried herbs add layers of aromatic nuance. This is a rather stern, unyielding Barolo from this La Morra site, where wines tend to be a bit more sensual, but there's also good persistence through the finish. I would give this a few years in bottle to see if the brawny tannins soften a bit.