Terre del Barolo Vinum Vita Est Barolo 2017 (750ml) Amontillado Sherry

Terre del Barolo Vinum Vita Est Barolo 2017 (750ml) Amontillado SherryAromas of juniper, violet, lavender, kirsch and iron mark this solid, densely built red. Shows a core of sweet, ripe fruit, but the structure is showing today as this winds down on the long, licorice, tar and underbrush finish. Aged 38 months, including at least 18 in wood.

on the western bank of the Rhône

medium-high tannin structure

fresh wine is in order

Pale ‘onion-skin’ pink in colour

giving an attractive character that will be ready to drink from 2020

cocoa and china alternate on a balsamic background

resulting in less strength therefore

notes of honey

Long smooth finish

with subtle notes of ginger and acacia

phenolic structure from the fruit and avoid the harsher

Chateau Figeac epitomises the elegance of the great wines of Bordeaux