TENGUMAI "BLACK" JMD (KOKOSHU) hashval_A2582AE7D01CA899A39040C9EE457FAB51687C36 Here it has transmuted into

Here it has transmuted into a rich Bual

The Serragrilli Barbaresco from the big producer Marchesi di Barolo doesn't stick out from the crowd in the company of other (mostly) good 2012 bottlings

dark purple ruby

Ripe cherry and raspberry fruit characteristics as well as notes of ground herbs

TENGUMAI "BLACK" JMD (KOKOSHU) hashval_A2582AE7D01CA899A39040C9EE457FAB51687C36 Here it has transmuted intoClear, pale golden hue with a slight viscosity. Rich and layered aromas of roasted nuts, caramel, and brown sugar. Notes of dried fruits like raisins, figs, and apricots. Full bodied with a smooth, velvety texture. Prominent umami flavors with a combination of caramel, toasted nuts, and dark chocolate. A balanced sweetness that melds well with its rich, almost sherry like character.