Paolo Scavino, Barolo Rocche Annunziata Riserva Vintage:2004 55pretty incredible when you consider

55pretty incredible when you consider the alcohol is nearly 15%

The nose speaks primarily of plum and floral aromas that are in keeping with the sappy

(from vines planted mostly in 1949)

the sauvage

Paolo Scavino, Barolo Rocche Annunziata Riserva Vintage:2004 55pretty incredible when you considerEnrico Scavinos 1990 Barolo Riserva Rocche dellAnnunziata (magnum), here in its first vintage, is a great example of the modern school of Barolo. Silky tannins frame a core of expressive red berries, crushed flowers and sweet spices. As outstanding as this magnum is, it doesnt quite reach the heights of a magnum I tasted a few months ago, and both were from the same case. Sometimes, thats just the way it goes. Antonio Galloni