Barolo Riva shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red,
moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and
refined aromas which start with hints of plum, cherry and dried violet
followed by aromas of rose, raspberry, vanilla, strawberry, tobacco, cocoa
and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack
and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing
crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, cherry and
raspberry. Barolo Riva ages for 24 months in barrique. |