There is enormous depth to this voluminous Malartic-Lagravière

pomegranate

A very pretty nose offers up notes of essence of pear

Moderate reduction renders the nose difficult to evaluate but there is good vibrancy and punch to the extract-rich flavors that are shaped by firm tannins and excellent length

The palate is slow to unfold

Giovanni Corino, Barolo Giachini Vintage:2005 There is enormous depth toCorino's 2003 Barolo is fresher on the palate than it is on the bouquet, where the aromatics are a bit more forward. This is a pretty Barolo that should stay at a plateau of maturity for at least a few years. In this tasting, the Giachini is not as impressive as it has been in the past. I would not be surprised if this is a less than perfect example. Antonio Galloni