The 2018 Barolo Brunate shows a moment of ripeness with dark cherry and plum, but it also settles quickly in the glass to reveal pretty layering and complexity that comes into better focus with time. There are layers of smoke, tar, spice, cumin and licorice. You also get dried rose and lilac. This wine does a good job capturing the energy and ripeness of the vintage. 2024 - 2038