The Cascina Adelaide 2016 Barolo Riserva Per Elen is immediately spicy and dark in character. This full-bodied approach not only underlines the wine's Riserva status but it also speaks to the more elaborate style of winemaking practiced at this winery in the recent past. Newer releases (like the various 2018 Barolos tasted in this report) are characterized by finesse and grace. This 2016 Riserva has more sweet spice and toast from oak aging along with dark fruit and blackcurrant. The wine has a black label and a pinch of red meant to symbolize the black hair and lipstick of Elen, the wife of estate founder Amabile. A mere 1,000 bottles were made.