Kusuda, Pinot Noir other_regions_australia It's an essence of Barolo

It's an essence of Barolo but today the wine's tannins are preventing it from really coming alive

dark raspberry and earth that is trimmed in just enough wood to merit pointing out

A discreet touch of wood sets off the strikingly spicy and very pretty mix of various red berry fruit and cassis aromas that are liberally laced with hoisin

it will be called “Barolo Riserva Capalot” and 2011 will be the last year of production

Kusuda, Pinot Noir other_regions_australia It's an essence of BaroloEarthy and savory on the nose, Kusuda's 2016 Pinot Noir reveals scents of beetroot and sous bois alongside hints of cherries and cranberries. On the palate, it shows the seamless combination of intensity and weightlessness that is the hallmark of Kusuda's wines, with supple tannins that seem to almost disappear on the lingering finish. Delicate, perfumed and stylish, it's already delicious and should only improve for the next 5 6 years.