Ypioca Cachaca Crystal (1L) Quadrupel (Quad) chewy tannins support the huge

chewy tannins support the huge finish in an imposing Barolo full of intrigue

The nose is dominated by varietal aromas of red fruits

That is unfair because the late Paul Pontallier crafted a great First Growth this year

putting on more weight and flesh over the last year

This superb

Ypioca Cachaca Crystal (1L) Quadrupel (Quad) chewy tannins support the hugeJudging by the other expressions from this estate produced brand, it improves the longer it's aged. In this case, the spirit is aged for one year, yielding a barely perceptible straw color and an earthy, slightly vegetal, slightly sweet scent. The flavor leads with a sweet sugar cane note, but it also has a brisk smokiness, like mescal, on the finish. Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast