Those who drink Barolo, and do so with knowledge, are not easily satisfied. Most experts, in fact, look in a Barolo for the typicality of the soil and environment from which the grapes come. And this is why years ago, the first in Italy, those in charge of the denomination created the so-called MGA, or Additional Geographical Mentions, which indicate the precise provenance, the vineyard, from which the grapes used to produce that particular Barolo come. In this case, the name of the vineyard is Brunate, and it is one of the finest in the entire denomination. Actually, what few people know, the original name of this vineyard is Brinate, changed at some point to Brunate, who knows when and who knows why. Damilano offers this label among the cru that make up its range. A Barolo that, in its youth, is characterised by distinct violet aromas, balsamic scents and hints of small red fruits that are accompanied by pleasant aromas of spices such as cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. With maturity, these sensations evolve into notes of tobacco, rose and liquorice. And, in great vintages, even truffle. Fineness and elegance, inevitable in a great Langa red like this, derive from the alkalinity and the presence of calcium in the soil. Intense, elegant and persistent, this Barolo should be sipped slowly, pairing it with traditional dishes based on game. It is also excellent with a first course of egg pasta with meat sauce.