2007 Brezza Barolo Sarmassa

udging by the bouquet alone, the 2007 Barolo Sarmassa is a big wine. Layers of dark, vibrant fruit blossom on the palate and this fat, juicy Barolo opens up in the glass. Red berries, flowers, minerals, menthol, anise and new leather add complexity on the warm, open finish. The Sarmassa is quite a bit more powerful and structured than the preceding wines in this lineup, and will require additional patience for the tannins to melt away. It is a fabulous wine from Brezza. Vinous/Galloni 92 points