The 2006 Barolo Terlo is a floral, mid-weight wine laced with perfumed fruit. The aromas and flavors show gorgeous delineation, while the balance is simply impeccable. Beginning with the 2005, the estate’s entry-level Barolo carries a vineyard designation, but it is essentially the same wine as in previous vintages. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Over the last few years Einaudi has settled into an approach that successfully combines elements of modern and traditional approaches. In 2006 the Nebbiolo harvest took place during the first half of October. The Barolos were fermented in stainless steel, and aged first in French oak and subsequently in larger, neutral casks. Einaudi is among the properties in Piedmont moving in a direction that increasingly favors large oak over small French oak barrels. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900