1947 Borgogno Barolo Riserva

At first there's a smell of spent fireworks. A few hours in the decanter unlocks the real fireworks. There are notes of molasses, chocolate, tar, truffle, raisins, earth and leather. Some volatility punches sweet florals up into the nostrils. It is full and rich, with a nice interplay between the sweet and the savoury. There's still some chew to the long finish. JH 2017