702. G. D. Vajra, Barolo Bricco delle Viole, 2004

£50; 14%

Given producer and vintage, ultimately a little underwhelming. Pretty decent, but not outstanding. Pale-to-medium ruby with some garnet at the rim. Coal smoke, spice, and perfumed red cherry. High acidity, with medium+, firm tannins still maturing. Red cherry and coal-smoke flavours, with a spicy, medium+ finish.