The 2008 Langhe Nebiolo is 100% Barolo-classified juice that Maria-Teresa Mascarello didn’t feel was up to the standards of her top label. It is a wonderful wine laced with fresh, floral aromatics, violets and lovely dark red fruits. The Nebiolo shows terrific integrity and structure, with a touch less depth than one might expect in a Barolo. Other than that, this is a gorgeous wine that fully captures the essence of the house style. Unfortunately, the Langhe Nebiolo (note the old-fashioned spelling with one ‘b’) is not imported into the US, but readers who can source the wine will not want to hesitate. It is a gem. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016. This is the strongest set of new releases I have tasted at Bartolo Mascarello in some time. I would be hard pressed to name another winery that has made such important strides in improving quality and consistency in recent years. The 2006 Barolo is fantastic, as it often is, but this year I was especially taken with the quality of the entry-level wines. Everything about Mascarello remains rigidly traditional in style, with the sole exception of barrel aging for the Barolo, which is a touch shorter than it used to be. Importer: Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 332-4999