Cascina Ballarin, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2015

 A conspicuously high percentage of the 2015s I tasted from the commune of La Morra showed unbalanced alcoholic heat, which makes the loveliness of this wine really stand out as an accomplishment.  The aromas are nicely delicate and detailed, with very good focus that also characterizes the flavors, which display both red and black fruit tones.  Texturally, the wine is quite soft on entry, but is firm and taut in the finish, as is appropriate for a Barolo at this stage.