The 2008 Barolo Fossati is one of the darker, more immediate wines in the lineup. Black fruit, smoke, violet and French oak flow effortlessly from this super-ripe opulent Barolo. Here, too, the style is quite immediate and forward, but it works. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020. Importer: Tesori Wines, San Francisco, CA; tel. (310) 455-9463

A light kiss of new oak works in this red, whose aromas evoke vanilla, resin, cherry, plum and tobacco. Sweet fruit and a round profile add harmony, and the finish echoes fruit and spice. Terrific length. Best from 2014 through 2028. 500 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add