2000 Barolo d'Roul

The 2000 Barolo Vigna d’la Roul emerges from the glass with a huge dark nose of new oak, underbrush and minerals. Massive and backward, it shows notes of dense dark fruit on a very austere, shut down profile, with an ethereal, mentholated note on the finish. The Vigna d’la Roul is usually the last of the estate’s Barolos to reach maturity. It is tough to fully evaluate at this stage and will require time. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Wine Advocate.October, 2006