Elvio Cogno, Barolo Riserva Vigna Elena DOCG 2006 (Magnum)

Bottle Size: 150cl

Region: Italy: Piedmont

Colour: Red

Style: Still

Grape Variety: Nebbiolo

The 2006 Barolo Riserva Vigna Elena is huge, dark and totally sensual. Black cherries, menthol, tar and spices flow gracefully from this dark, powerful Barolo. Today the Vigna Elena is virile, intense and at times a bit on the austere side. Over time the aromas and flavors emerge from a wall of massive tannins. The huge, impolsive finish suggests the wine has a very bright future. Today the 2006 is very, very young, but there is little doubt it has all the qualities to grow into a splendid wine. This is another impressive showing fron Cogno. Tasted April 2012 94+ Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous