The 2008 Roero Audinaggio is flat-out delicious; in fact it is one of the finest wines I have tasted from Ca-Rossa. The bouquet alone is beautiful. Sweet roses, flowers of all types, cherries and licorice emerge from this silky, refined Nebbiolo. I find gorgeous mid-palate sweetness and depth in an elegant, refined style that could easily be mistaken for a Barbaresco from the famous Asili vineyard. This is a fabulous effort from Ca- Rossa, and hopefully a sign of even greater things to come. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. I was deeply impressed with these new releases from Ca- Rossa. The Roeros in particular are stunningly beautiful. Importer: Vinity Wine Company, Emeryville, CA; tel. (510) 601-6010

Here is a ripe and succulent Nebbiolo that opens with black cherry, strawberry, vanilla, cinnamon and spice. This expression is a softer, very approachable Roero with enduring fruit flavors on the finish.——M.L.(9/1/2011)—— 89