Mauro Veglio, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) Nebbiolo 2016

 The Mauro Veglio estate is one of many highly-regarded producers of modern Barolo.  The Paiagallo vineyard overlooks the village of Barolo and Veglio’s 2016 is a benchmark for the appellation.  The ripeness of the 2016 harvest adds flesh to an already fine wine.  The bouquet is forward and complex, with sweet black cherry and raspberry fruits enhanced by the classic “forest floor” style of Barolo.  Elements of dried leaves, flowers, sandalwood, cocoa, herbs, anise, and baking spices all combine to create an enchanting bouquet.  The flavors are multilayered and rich with the ripe black and red fruits interwoven with leafy, herbal elements as well as the sandalwood, vanilla and spice components.  Although approachable and thoroughly enjoyable now for its generous fruit, the 2016 Mauro Veglio Paiagallo Barolo will develop and improve for another 15+ years in the cellar.