velvety quality of fruit with lingering tones of dark plum and prune over spice and leather

lErmite and Les Bessards)

moderately austere and wonderfully persistent finale that is quite firmly structured

I would only advise buying this with the proviso that you intend to cellar it as it requires far too long in a decanter at this early stage to open it for dinner

yet will need time to fully express itself

Rocche Dei Manzoni, Barolo Vigna Roul Size:6x750ml velvety quality of fruit withThe 2001 Barolo Vigna d la Roul is the most classic of these 2001 Barolos. It reveals phenomenal balance in its layers of dark cherries, violets, tar, new leather, sweet toasted oak and mentholated, balsamic overtones that develop in the glass. This massively structured, large scaled Barolo reveals an unusual amount of detail for such a big wine. It will require considerable patience, but will offer much pleasure to those who can wait. Vigna d la Roul