CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions_australia This is firm and a

This is firm and a bit austere but not rustic and should age gracefully

The Lazzarito is still the Barolo that spends the longest number of months in French oak following the malolactic fermentation

Masseria is always delicate and fine

Perfumed mid palate and a little drying on the finish

white flower and a bit of anise that can also be found on the intensely stony and big-bodied flavors that are almost aggressively mineral in character before culminating in a palate staining and driving finish where the intensity does a slow but sure build from the dense mid-palate to the explosive finale

CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions_australia This is firm and aThe 2006 Contino Graciano (100%) spent 13 months in French and Hungarian oak. Dark ruby colored, it has an exceptionally spicy bouquet along with sandalwood, graphite, damp earth, and black cherry. A bit tightly wound on the palate, its elegant personality is able to poke through along with plenty of layered, savory fruit. Give this well balanced, lengthy wine another 5 7 years of cellaring and drink it from 2015 to 2026. C. V. N. E. stands for