Friday 12 February 2016

Ca’ Viola Bric du Luv Magnum 2005




You know the magnum size has always another step, much more than the 75 cl. bottle.

It is a blend, from old grapes of Barbera (95%) and a bit of Nebbiolo. Maceration of 25 days and then barriques e tonneaux for about 16/17 months.
The acidity beats still hard, conversely the wood passage was absorbed, I'd say pretty good, just some nuances of vanilla, while no barb about the color scheme, yet compact ruby with purple veins.

The nose is very fresh and has a great deal of fruit - strawberry, cherry and blackberry - a slight spicy nod, joined, as mentioned, a light touch of vanilla, but lacking of consistent mineral stamp.

In the mouth it is vertical, relentless acidity, with determined fruity and decisive character, but also prevalent and a tannins charge still powerful.

Sip calls sip, unstoppable, thanks to this acidity, creating dependency. Structure but also balance, for a closing by strong balsamic reminders.


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