An exceptional, well rounded, opulent Barolo from Monforte d'Alba, with all the "masculinity" the area is known for.
Dark cherry, graphite, gravel, tobacco, tar come to mind on the heavier side, dried wild herbs, menthol, eucalyptus and licorice on the lighter end.
This powerhouse Barolo is ready to drink or keep over the next 15 years - it will always be a pleasure on the nose and the palate, for all Barolisti! Superb.
Benevelli is one of Piedmont’s emerging stars. Piero's son Massimo sees himself as a "farmer", and focusses on the vineyards above all. The winemaking is rather traditional and simple. "The Benevelli Barolos are big, potent wines that showcase the virile intensity of prime sites in Monforte. Long macerations are the rule. Aging is done in mostly neutral French oak and casks" (Vinous).
