The 2007 Barolo is plush, deep and powerful. It shows excellent balance in an approachable style. Crushed flowers, dried herbs and spices are layered into the finish. Ultimately, this is a fairly straightforward effort. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. This is an impressive set of wines from Prunotto. From top to bottom, every wine in this lineup is well worth considering. It would be nice to see Prunotto take their outstanding Baroli and Barbareschi to the next level. Given the quality of their vineyards and the significant resources of the Antinori family these should be truly profound wines. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

A delicious red, from the cherry and berry aromas, lush texture and tobacco and briar flavors, to the svelte tannins and long aftertaste. Supple and harmonious overall, though needs a few years to integrate. Best from 2014 through 2026. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

With fruit sourced from various vineyard sites, this dark and fleshy Barolo offers ripe fruit aromas with tar, licorice, smoked ham, toasted hazelnut and moist pipe tobacco. Prunotto offers a well-made wine on the extraripe and dense side that ends with an opulent, fruit-driven close. ——M.L.(9/1/2011)—— 91