but the 2004 Langhe Arborina takes things to another level

This is relatively elegant for a Nuits villages with its densely fruited nose of various red berries plus an abundance of floral and freshly turned earth scents

this is another wine that will require long-term ageing

the 2004 has not aged well

Tardieu-Laurent, Hermitage Blanc other_regions_italy but the 2004 Langhe ArborinaGorgeous from start to finish, with fig, cardamom, quince paste, grilled hazelnut and allspice notes. A big, powerful style, this is richly textured, but deftly underpinned by fine acidity and a long, lingering note of Jonagold apple. Drink now through 2017. 300 cases made. JM