The excellent 2010 Barolo Pernanno opens to immediate spice and young Nebbiolo tones of forest fruit and blackberry that will flesh out with cellar aging. The wine’s style veers to plushness, softness and power. It’s a “big picture” wine, not a wine lost in superfluous fine print. Drink: 2018-2028. Davide Mozzone farms eight separate vineyard parcels with holdings in Castiglione Falletto, Diano d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba. His top wine of the vintage is the Barolo Pernanno that is sourced from a two-hectare site just off the main road that leads to the Castiglione Falletto castle. Importer: Empson USA, www.empsonusa.com

Very Burgundian in style, revealing cherry, black currant, tobacco and spice flavors on a silky texture. The tannins are refined and civilized, while spice and mineral notes gather on the finish. Best from 2018 through 2033. 375 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add