Luigi Pira Margheria, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2018 Niigata age-worthy character as well as

age-worthy character as well as generous fruit that keeps a crisp

structured and dense without excessive tannin tightness

Seductive perfumes

From Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Doug Frost

Luigi Pira Margheria, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2018 Niigata age-worthy character as well asThis Margheria from Pira is elegant and restrained, showing leafy lightness with red currant and confected violet aromas. After a silky attack, it demonstrates delicacy on a warming palate, with ripe tannins and quite high, crisp acidity integrated into a tight knit structure. The finish is more austere and dusty, too young now but intended for the long haul: the freshness of red currant fruits allied with the savoriness of the liquorice will help