2019 Barolo, Bricco Ambrogio, Bruna Grimaldi, Piedmont, Italy

The Bricco Ambrogio is a single cru wine, found in the Roddi commune in the north of Barolo, which was purchased by Bruna and Franco in 2006. The parcel is narrow and long, with its own warm but shaded microclimate. Here, grapes can develop healthy skin and aromatics without suffering from sunburn. Such a balanced vineyard has unsurprisingly produced a wonderfully harmonious wine, with soft generous fruit on the nose and an unmistakable brightness to the palate – this just feels like sunshine.

There is so much detail and complexity on the finish, and still a serious grip from perfectly ripened tannins. Even more seductive than the 2016 was at this stage, this wine has all the hallmark characteristics of the quality we can expect from 2019s.

Drink 2027 - 2048

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