Ascheri, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2010

This wine wasn’t among the darkest or most concentrated of the many terrific Barolo bottlings that I tasted from the 2010 vintage in May of 2014, but it was definitely among the most intricate and interesting.  The aromas are particularly wonderful, showing floral, spicy, leathery, musky scents that are so alluring that they provide a very satisfying experience before one even tastes the wine.  However, tasting only confirms the excellence presaged by the aromas, as this is packed with a mélange of compelling flavors.