The exuberant 2007 Hermitage Blanc reveals notes of petroleum

the 2006 Le Dôme has retained an attractive bouquet with crushed violet and cold limestone scents percolating through the blackberry and boysenberry fruit

The 2008 Barolo Brunate is beautifully balanced from start to finish

all of which are spectacular at this stage

Giovanni Rosso, Barolo Vigna Rionda Ester Canale Vintage:2011 The exuberant 2007 Hermitage BlancThe Tommaso Canale 2007 Barolo Vigna Rionda reveals lovely inner perfume and a sensual personality. Rose petals, licorice, tar, sweet cherries and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from the glass. The tannins are firm yet well integrated. This is a decidedly mid weight, gracious style for the year. It will be interesting to see how the wine develops over the coming years, but it is unrealistic to place too high an expectation on a wine that