This wine is from an area surrounding Barolo known as Langhe that presents some excellent high value Nebbiolo wines! This Bricco Carlina does have a floral nose to it, but rather than rose or violet I found it to be more like lavender or black tea! This is an easier going Nebbiolo, with a juicy blueberry like fruitiness. On the finish there is a nice touch of earthiness without going full on tar. It’s well balanced between firm acidity and fine tannins, so it can be enjoyed without food, but you can still expect to feel it on the gums a little.