More about the Casina Bric 2016 460 ‘Bricco delle Viole’ Barolo Riserva: The 2016 Casina Bric – Bricco delle Viole Barolo Riserva presents itself as a noble articulation of the high-altitude amphitheatre of Bricco delle Viole, rising between 420–480 metres above sea level in the commune of Barolo. Planted on soils of clay, limestone and blue marl, and tended organically in pursuit of finesse, the vineyard yields 100 % Nebbiolo of crystalline precision. From hand-harvest in small boxes to long maceration and ageing in large Slavonian casks and concrete, every step speaks of patience and place. In the glass, that 2016 vintage unfolds with striking clarity: red cherry and cranberry are joined by the scented lift of violet petals and wild rose, backed by the iron-stone mineral bite of the high ridge. A subtle stream of balsam-herb and mint runs through the mid-palate, meeting chalky yet polished tannins that guide the wine with a firm hand rather than brute force. The finish stretches, leaving whispers of tar-and-violet and the cool echo of alpine nights — the altitude and exposure felt in every drop. What elevates this Riserva beyond mere regional excellence is the way terroir, craft and vintage converged. 2016 rewarded the site’s elevation and slow ripening with a clarity of fruit and energy that avoids heaviness yet insists on depth. This is a wine that demands attention but rewards it with a profound sense of place and the promise of years to come. You taste the cliff-ridge wind, the violet-sprung spring on the hilltop, the skilled hands that shaped this. It is not just a bottle—it is an invitation to stand on that slope, breathe the air, and sip the story.