Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate aromas yet subtle and perfumed. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and lots of structure. Shows depth and has a purpose. Needs time to come together soon. Try after 2027.

Raspberry, cherry, rose and mint aromas and flavors highlight this elegant red. Harmonious and bright, with a silky feel and a light dusting of powdery tannins on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2040...

Cherry candy, raspberry and bergamot balance flint, leather and pepper on the nose. Cherries and berries sweeten the palate before more savory contrast comes from leather, heat and earth. Sturdy tannins and acid punch up...

Lifted aromas of sour cherries and fresh thyme open the nose of this pretty Barolo. Subtle flavors of tea, forest floor and pine add to the complexity of the wine as its balanced tannins and vibrant acidity show off its...

Rich and supple, evoking cherry, blackberry, graphite and tobacco aromas and flavors. The dense, dusty tannins emerge as this builds to the long, lively finish, where a light astringency lingers. A bit rustic. Best from...

Wild berries and a profusion of drying flowers leap from the glass of this Barolo. The palate is substantial with an enticing spiciness and core of juicy mixed wild berries that endear one to the wine. Despite its youth...

Very ripe and perfumed on the nose, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva is a dark red/ruby color and offers notes of baked berries, candied flowers, sappy herbs, and candied cherries. Full-bodied, it's ripe without...

Warm, savory aromas of car tire, tar and coffee headline the nose, while undertones of fennel, orange peel and black cherry add freshness, texture and just enough sweetness. The palate stays warm, but sweetens with notes...

A blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Orma opens to a soothing display of ripe fruit with blackberry, candied cherry, spice, white pepper and even a speck of red chili flake. The...

The Corino 2019 Barolo Arborina has a dry and dusty bouquet with pressed currant and crushed roses. The wine offers an accessible drinking profile with silky consistency and fine tannins that stitch the mouthfeel smoothly...

With fruit from Monforte d'Alba, the Manzone 2019 Barolo Gramolere offers a combination of plump redcurrant and sweet oak spice. You taste the fruit and the winemaking, and both sides of this Barolo are delivered with...

The Produttori del Barbaresco 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello is a tighter wine with more elegant mineral definition compared to the 2020 vintage that I tasted at the same time. However, this wine is not as accessible and...

A relatively open (for the vintage) red marked by bright cherry, raspberry, floral and cut hay flavors. Balanced and more on the elegant side, despite a firm grip of tannins on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2042. 600...

(95+ points) Showing depth and a profound character, the Produttori del Barbaresco 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota pulls back initially and is a little shy in terms of its first wave of aromas. Give it a few minutes...

This graceful red is expressive, revealing perfumed aromas of rose, wild strawberry and cherry, augmented by flavors of berry fruit, mineral, Scotch broom and menthol. This is balanced, if on the firm side today, with a...

New leather, car tire and number 2 pencil mark a savory nose, with violets and crushed rocks. Sweet dark berries and dark chocolate give sweetness to a palate that's still earthy, meaty and savory, with toothsome tannins...

Rich and round, this red exudes black cherry, blackberry, wild rosemary and iron flavors. Reveals dense tannins on the finish, leaving a tight feel, yet this lingers. Drink now through 2029. 216 cases made, 20 cases imported.

Elegant aromas of dried rose, tar and dried cherries mingle in this Barolo, showcasing the essence of the region. On the palate, vibrant red berry flavors intertwine with subtle truffle notes, balanced by firm yet...

Shows aromas that hint at rose, strawberry and cherry, yet the palate is reserved and tight, offering more balsamic flavors of eucalyptus, juniper and pine. Reveals firm, dusty tannins as this finishes with strong grip...

(94+ points) San Rocco is a small MGA located on the northern side of Serralunga d'Alba with steep slopes that open toward Cerretta with clay and limestone. The 2019 Barolo San Rocco (with 7,300 bottles made) benefits...

This features tangy cherry and raspberry flavors up front, giving way to eucalyptus, menthol and stony mineral accents as it evolves on the palate. Succulent yet elegant, with a dusting of tannins on the precision finish...

A balanced, medium- to full-bodied version, with chewy tannins framing flavors of dried cherry, cured tobacco, mineral and cocoa powder. Spiced finish. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta. Drink now...

This captivating Barbaresco entices with gentle aromas of sour cherry, wild herbs, roses, savory spices and anise. Its elegance shines through crystalline fruit, balanced by savory and earthy tones. Fine tannins and fresh...

This red shows some distinctive balsamic notes -- tomato leaf, eucalyptus and mint -- that mingle with the cherry and strawberry fruit. Iron and tobacco accents chime in as this builds to the long, sinewy finish. All the...

Rich and supple, evoking cherry, blackberry, graphite and tobacco aromas and flavors. The dense, dusty tannins emerge as this builds to the long, lively finish, where a light astringency lingers. A bit rustic. Best from...

Blueberry, blackberry and chocolate aromas yet subtle and perfumed. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and lots of structure. Shows depth and has a purpose. Needs time to come together soon. Try after 2027.

This red is all about finesse, delivering superb balance and complexity, with cherry, raspberry, earth and wild herb aromas and flavors. Succulent and charming, yet with a solid base of tannins and vivid acidity, this...