Barolo Villero Brovia 2010

Brovia Barolo Villero 2010 is a full-bodied, single-vineyard red wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes in the Barolo appellation of Piedmont, northern Italy. The Villero vineyard is characterised by a south-west exposition and clay-dominant soils, and produces rich, complex Nebbiolo wines with considerable power and longevity. This opulent expression was matured for two years in a combination of large-format Slavonian and French oak casks. "Brovia`s 2010 Barolo Villero wraps around the palate with dark red cherries, plums, spices, menthol, new leather and licoricey. Rich, sumptuous and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2010 is firing on all cylinders. Today the Villero is remarkably open, which is unusual for this wine. This early tasting provides a clue of what will develop over the next few years, and that is all hugely positive. Cloves, mocha and black fruit all add gravitas on the finish. Today the Villero seems to bring together the finesse of the Rocche and weight of the Ca` Mia. What a thrill it is to catch the Villero at this expressive stage in its development. A huge, creamy, totally voluptuous finish is full of appeal and pure sexiness." Antonio Valloni, 2014