Barolo Riserva

Extinguished cigar, tea, uzvar. You'd never guess this wine is fifty-five years old - it tastes absurdly young. High acidity, a tannin that's still fully charged. Complex, layered, utterly delicious. But also a touch aggressive - there's a green edge that hasn't rounded out, a restless energy that refuses to settle. It's beautiful precisely because it's unfinished, still arguing with time. The '71 vintage's legendary reputation? Earned. Every sip.