Numanthia Vintage:2004 and floral nuances to go

and floral nuances to go with beautiful fruit and texture on the palate

it’s not at the same level as the best of these grands crus

The organic 2018 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione has a sweet spot with bright cherry and dried cranberry

More moderate wood influence more easily allows the pretty if reticent nose of various dark berries

Numanthia Vintage:2004 and floral nuances to goDark violet. Spicy dark berry aromas are complicated by orange peel, cinnamon and clove. Medium bodied black raspberry and cassis flavors are given an exotic accent by Asian spices and violet pastille. The silky tannins are almost overwhelmed by the wine's spicy fruit. Finishes brisk and long, with an echo of cracked pepper. Josh Raynolds