Viberti Barolo Riserva Bricco delle Viole 2015 – Decanter – 90

In the open and solar Bricco delle Viole, Viberti manages a vineyard that was planted in 1964. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks (as well as for malolactic fermentation), than subject to long ageing in Slavonian oak cask for 46 to 50 months. More violet than rose on the nose, this has dried cherries and strawberry flavours that are wrapped up in a soft structure with ripe tannins and refreshing, moderate acidity. There is a very good balance between fruit (again strawberry) and extraction.