Azelia, Barolo Voghera Brea Riserva Vintage:2013 if a bit compact

if a bit compact

As is usually the case this is notably more elegant than the straight Chablis with its nose of pretty citrus

but its day will come

this was even better

40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc spent 14 months in French oak

Azelia, Barolo Voghera Brea Riserva Vintage:2013 if a bit compactThe 2004 Barolo Riserva Voghera Brea has blossomed into a far more beautiful wine than I could have ever imagined when it was first released. The flavors are dark, bold and richly expressive, with plenty of Serralunga volume, but also considerable aromatic presence, all nicely balanced by precise tannins. A huge, resonant finish laced with the essence of rose petals, mint and sweet red berries adds to the wine's considerable appeal. The Riserva spent