The 2005 Barolo a multi-commune wine made from vineyards in Monforte, Serralunga and Castiglione Falletto. It is a terrific, over-achieving wine in this vintage, with plenty of persistence in its dark cherries, prunes and spices, all of which meld together in a harmonious, beautifully balanced Barolo of the highest level. The tannins remain quite firm, so patience is the key. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. I was very impressed with the wines I tasted from Prunotto this year. The Barolos and Barbarescos in particular are wonderful. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Sweet berry on the nose, with tea and Indian spices. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins, a long finish and a dried mushroom and berry aftertaste. Best from 2012 through 2016. 8,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Very nice example of the vintage - fresh, accessible, and straightforward.

Here’s an irresistibly seductive wine that will win you over thanks to its penetrating aromas of chocolate, spice, blackberry, soft cherry and Spanish cedar. The wine’s color is luminous and bright and so is the sensation it delivers on the tongue. The finish is characterized by a chewy, milky chocolate feel.——M.L.(4/1/2009)—— 91