Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling GG Reserve other_regions_italy The recently-bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina

The recently-bottled 2005 Barolo Cascina Francia is

spicy finish

but then it shows a bit of firmness on the finish

The Vietti 2016 Barolo Ravera sees fruit from Novello in a site that faces the Novello castle up on the hill in the distance

Here too there is background oak treatment that frames the admirably pure and cool red pinot fruit

Dr. Loosen, Erdener Pralat Riesling GG Reserve other_regions_italy The recently-bottled 2005 Barolo CascinaEnormous power and concentration, but every bit as much finesse. Hard to wrap your head around this monumental yet refined wine. The elegance is extraordinary for this super warm vintage, Lovely mango fruit, but this is not a bit loud. Then comes an extraordinary minerality in the incredibly long finish. Drink or hold.