Bosco Agostino, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2015

 In most vintages, I find Marcarini turning out the best wine from this cru, but Bosco’s was clearly better in 2015.  That’s good news, as these wines are often quite reasonably priced when you can find them in the USA, though this deserves your attention on sheer quality even if it doesn’t come in at a low price.  Like many 2015s from La Morra, it is a little shy on aroma (which can result from heat burning out the aromatic compounds) and also just a bit alcoholic in the finish (with heat again being the likely culprit, causing sugars to soar as acids drop).  But with those caveats noted, this is still a winning wine, delivering a big, delicious wallop of fruity flavor with tastefully balanced oak and some delightful savory undertones.  Don’t serve this in overly polite company, as it might make a ruckus, but it could definitely get along with a grilled veal chop.