2006 Brovia, Barolo, Brea Vigna Ca'mia

The 2006 Barolo Ca’ Mia is a totally mesmerizing, hypnotic wine. The aromatics alone are head spinning; menthol, tar, incense, minerals, tar and dried roses rise from the most classic of bouquets. A blast of smoke, dark wild cherries and plums follows. Everything comes together beautifully in this virile, powerful wine that nevertheless retains the elements of finesse for which Barolo is often described as an ‘iron fist in a velvet glove.’ Sensual and alluring from start to finish, the 2006 Ca’ Mia may turn out to be one of the best wines ever made at Brovia. Anticipated maturity: 2021-2036. Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchants, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990

Good medium red. Cherry, red licorice and pungent herbs on the nose. Supple, sweet and silky but with very firm acidity contributing to an impression of spine. The red berry and spice flavors are complicated by fresh herbs, flowers and a wild element of underbrush. Finishes with substantial round, building tannins and a serious structure. Very suave, classically dry Barolo.