Brovia, Barolo Garblet Sue, 2021

The Garblèt Sue represents Brovia's expression of refinement and restraint—distinguished by its own elegant character from the more structured Villero. This wine comes from a small, southeast-facing parcel on marl-limestone soils in Castiglione Falletto, planted to yield small, concentrated bunches. Brovia's traditional methods—spontaneous fermentation in cement vessels, extended maceration, and aging in large neutral casks—allow this Nebbiolo to express its site with precision and grace. The 2021 shows enticing violet and wild berry aromatics with rose petals, followed by a palate of red cherry, cranberry, star anise and menthol, supported by firm but refined tannins. Sophisticated and precise, with vibrant acidity keeping it energized.