Andrea Oberto, Barolo Brunate other_regions This awkward effort is tough

This awkward effort is tough to read though I am concerned about the balance over the longer-term

coffee grounds

bacon fat and smoky

and plenty of spicy red and black currants moving toward blueberry and blackberry

Andrea Oberto, Barolo Brunate other_regions This awkward effort is toughAged in barrique, 20% new. Intense aroma of lightly spicy red fruit with a hint of orange, dried cherry richness but not overly sweet. Hints of tea and a gentle floral quality. Everything you want in Nebbiolo scent plus just a touch of oak sweentess. Lovely texture, dry, mouth coating tannins but so gentle and spreading softly to wash the palate. Already giving pleasure but much more to come. (JH)