Albert Boxler, Riesling Brand K other_regions The Cordero di Montezemolo 2016

The Cordero di Montezemolo 2016 Barolo Gattera brings on an extra level of intensity and concentration when tasted beside the slightly more accessible Barolo Monfalletto

Very expressive and rather gorgeous

ripe yet present tannins

This is a vintage Billecart with more-than-usual upside

Albert Boxler, Riesling Brand K other_regions The Cordero di Montezemolo 2016The 2016 Riesling Grand Cru Brand Kirchberg (abbreviated as Brand K on the European label) is from the east facing part of the cru and opens with a beautifully pure and delicate bouquet of milled granite and perfectly ripe Riesling berries. This has an enormous and already elegant nose, and I can hardly imagine how the Brand could be expressed in a better way. The palate is generously fruity, almost round and lush, based on perfectly ripe and healthy