2011 Solaia can be drunk now
so light on its feet as it delivers waves of red and black cherry
A fabulous and promising Spätlese
refreshed by bright acidity (9g/l)
rose petals and orange rind
2012 Barolo, Vigna Rionda, Riserva, Massolino, Piedmont, Italy white 2011 Solaia can be drunkReaders will find a silky, nuanced Barolo in the 2012 Riserva Vigna Rionda. Rose water, orange zest, cinnamon, sage, mint and dried cherry are some of the many nuances that give the 2012 its aromatic top notes, and all of the elements fall into place effortlessly. Relatively open knit for a young Rionda, this should drink well with minimal cellaring. The 2012 doesn't quite have the explosive energy of vintages like 2010, 2013 or 2014, but it will