Cascina Adelaide, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2011

I often come away from wines from this producer thinking they are a bit too woody to respect the terrific vineyards owned by the estate, but there’s no doubt that this is one of 2011’s best wines from Castiglione Falletto.  Although it is very deeply flavored and richly textured, it is also driving and detailed, with the wood providing some welcome firmness in the finish.