Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Ampodium other_regions its sophistication rippling with nuance

its sophistication rippling with nuance rather than sheer vulgar power

only Tempranillo is used (except for the white which is produced exclusively with Viura)

The 2010 Barolo Arborina shows a strong fruit profile with cherry and cassis that sets it apart from the 2009 vintage that is extremely generous in floral tones of crushed flower and rose

This was a notoriously warm vintage that saw sugar and phenolic ripeness shoot up very quickly at the end of the growing season

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Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Ampodium other_regions its sophistication rippling with nuanceAromas of ripe, spice tinged dark berries and pungent flowers are sharpened by sneaky mineral and spice flourishes. Spicy and focused on the palate, offering juicy blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors that are complicated by salty olive and cracked pepper nuances. Fleshes out with air while maintaining liveliness and finishes bright, spicy and quite long, displaying sharp clarity, even tannins and lingering florality. Josh Raynolds