Roagna, Barolo Vigna Rionda other_regions_australia the Prums were blessed this

the Prums were blessed this year with terrific quality but cursed with a dearth of material that could legitimately be bottled even as Spatlese let alone Kabinett

The middle weight and rich to the point of opulent flavors are not quite as dense but they are equally powerful

Ample and beautifully resonant on the palate

particularly on the seductively textured but firm finish that delivers excellent length

Roagna, Barolo Vigna Rionda other_regions_australia the Prums were blessed thisRoagna's 2003 Barolo Vigna Rionda is quite pretty today. Crushed rose petals, anise, wild flowers, mint and sweet red berries all lift from the glass. The Rionda hallmarks specifically, the intensely perfumed fruit are all present but are seen through the lens of a very hot vintage that has robbed the wine of some freshness. Although the tannins are quite firm, the 2003 is best enjoyed over the next handful of years, while the fruit retains some