Elio Grasso, Barolo Gavarini Chiniera other_regions_italy The 2016 Trotte Vieille is

The 2016 Trotte Vieille is blessed with a finely tuned bouquet of brambly red berry fruit

a huge mid-palate and a layered

(a little known 1er that sits directly above Chambertin-Clos de Bèze made from vines planted in 1973)

thick and unctuous effort that's overflowing with notes of browned butter

Lemon confit

Elio Grasso, Barolo Gavarini Chiniera other_regions_italy The 2016 Trotte Vieille isThe 2013 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is much showier than the Ginestra Casa Mat. An ample, resonant Barolo, the Gavarini Chiniera exudes richness from the get go. Macerated cherry, kirsch, wild flowers and mint are some of the many notes that are laced together. Ripe, silky tannins add to the wine's considerable raciness. I am somewhat surprised by how well this gorgeous wine is showing today. Antonio Galloni