Luigi Giordano Rosso Nebbiolo Langhe 2021
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of rose petals and red cherry with supporting notes of tomato leaf and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red plum, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture. Made with a blend of 90% Nebbiolo and 10% Arneis. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Riva Leone Barbaresco DOCG 2017
Brilliant, medium garnet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, clay, and dried herbs with supporting notes of earth, baking spices, mineral, and rose petals with hints of clove. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red berries, five spice, anise, cranberry, and rosemary. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but rich texture. Drink now — decant and enjoy. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Luca Bosio Barolo DOCG 2016
Brilliant, medium garnet color with hints of orange. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of plum and rose petals with supporting notes of forest floor, cigar box, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, leather, and anise. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins and tart black berries. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. A beautiful, old-school Barolo with charm and style. $44.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
L.A. Cetto Private Reserve Nebbiolo Guadalupe Valley 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color seeming to indicate the presence of a supporting varietal — perhaps Petite Sirah. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of five spice, earth, anise, and leather. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, graphite, rose petals, truffle, and cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Silvio Grasso Barolo DOCG 2015
Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and forest floor with supporting notes of black tea and rose petals. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, dried herbs, and black cherry. The finish is long and lingering with chalky tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. This barrique aged Barolo drinks well today (when decanted) with peak maturity 2023-2026. $38 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Produttori Barbaresco Nebbiolo Langhe Rosso 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and baking spices with supporting notes of raspberry, black tea, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant and violet. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $ – 4 Stars – 90 points
Sansilvestro Patres Barolo DOCG 2013
Brilliant, medium scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of plum, leather, and red currant with supporting notes of black cherry, five spice, dried orange peel, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry and earth. The finish lingers with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a dry but supple texture. This Barolo is not going to be a great aging wine but decant it today and enjoy. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
