Brovia, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2009

Quite complex but exceptionally well integrated, this is a superb wine that makes a very big impression despite the fact that none of its aromatic or flavor components are overwhelming.  The subtle bouquet shows lovely floral notes with oak, spices and fruit all in evidence.  There’s also a wonderful savory character on the palate that works beautifully in concert with the fruit and wood.  The texture is rounded and even tender, yet the overt sweetness that often accompanies this textural profile in 2009 is not present here.  Very, very impressive.