dusty earth

classically austere Barolo that will especially delight readers with traditionally leaning palates

26 ha parcel of vines planted in 1931 in the climat Champs Traversin

3% alcohol

This may recover but it’s not especially well-balanced today though the underlying material appears to be of excellent quality

Brezza, Barolo Bricco Sarmassa Vintage:2010 dusty earthThe 2008 Barolo Bricco Sarmassa is fabulous. It boasts gorgeous inner sweetness, cool minerality and fabulous perfume. Dark cherries, mint, flowers and spices wrap around the gorgeous, chiseled finish. The Bricco Sarmassa is one of the Barolos most under the radar wines. This is a prototypical 2008 that captures the very best qualities of the year. Layers of fruit build to the long, vibrant finish. Enzo Brezza did a great job with his Bricco Saramassa