1996 Azelia Barolo San Rocco

From one of my favorite afforable producers, the San Rocco cuvee from Azelia rarely fails to please. 14% abv. Slow-o for 4 hours prior to dinner and then full decant at the restaurant.  Only a modest amount of sediment. The nose is beautifully delicate. Everything in harmony now, any rough edges on the tannins are now polished and fully integrated with oh-so-delicious, refined fruit.....resulting in a very fine example of a mature '96 Serralunga. 
IMO, there is not much upside to hanging onto the '96 a lot longer. .. it is gorgeous now.  I love how the power of wines from Castiglione Falletto can transform into graceful, sometimes even ethereal, expressions of Nebbiolo. Paired with duck prepared 3 ways, it took dinner to another level.