Eredi Lodali, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2016

 This is the best rendition of this wine since at least the 2004, and probably better than that vintage.  Beautifully ripened, it is rich and soft but not overtly fruity… just open and inviting, with lovely savory accents and wood that lends a bit of spice and grip but never gets in the way of the fabulous fruit.  Although this is undeniably delicious now, it will develop beautifully, and become considerably more complex once tertiary notes kick in from time in bottle.