Brezza, Barolo Bricco Sarmassa

Brezza, Barolo Bricco SarmassaThe 2008 Barolo Bricco Sarmassa is fabulous. It boasts gorgeous inner sweetness, cool minerality and fabulous perfume. Dark cherries, mint, flowers and spices wrap around the gorgeous, chiseled finish. The Bricco Sarmassa is one of the Barolos most under the radar wines. This is a prototypical 2008 that captures the very best qualities of the year. Layers of fruit build to the long, vibrant finish. Enzo Brezza did a great job with his Bricco Saramassa

this is another infant at age 10

A notably ripe nose is composed by notes of dark currant

Note that this is sufficiently forward that it could be enjoyed on the younger side

tobacco and wild herb aromas and flavors

richness and power if a bit less refinement to the intensely mineral-inflected flavors that culminate in a wonderfully refreshing

Ricardo is really excited about the latest vintages

This is sufficiently forward that it should be approachable after only 3 to 4 years if desired

so this note should be quite representative of the final commercial release

finishing long and mineral laced

45% Cabernet Sauvignon

17 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines

orchard fruit