intense and concentrated big-bodied flavors also exhibit the same very fine tannins as the rest of the range with a hugely long finish that is less austere than is typical

grown on four parcels with different soils

which is to say out to 20 years of improvement followed by another 20 of plateau

The palate is sharp on the entry

Roberto Voerzio, Barolo Sarmassa other_regions intense and concentrated big-bodied flavorsThe 2001 Barolo Sarmassa (magnum) flows onto the palate with crushed rose petals, truffles, spices and sweet herbs. It shows gorgeous mid palate pliancy and depth through to the round, opulent finish. The Sarmassa has aged quite gracefully. There is more than enough rich, dark fruit to support another two decades of very fine drinking. (Magnum) Antonio Galloni