Smoke, tobacco, crushed flowers, red berries and French oak are some of the nuances that emerge from the estate’s 2008 Barolo 4 Vigne, a wine made from parcels in La Morra, Barolo and Novello. This mid-weight Barolo impresses for its length and sense of harmony. Like all the 2008s here, the wine is fairly forward in its fruit and overall personality. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. Importer: Tesori Wines, San Francisco, CA; tel. (310) 455-9463

Lush and spicy, this red falls into the modern camp, with oak-tinged cherry and blackberry flavors. The menthol and underbrush notes are classic Barolo, and the dense tannins hold court on the lingering finish. Best from 2014 through 2024. 1,000 cases made, 900 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add