Boglietti’s 2001 Case Nere is spiced on the nose, revealing notes of new oak, menthol and chocolate, along with flavors of super-ripe black cherry fruit and cocoa, with good concentration and length on the palate and terrific overall balance. It comes across as the most complete of these offerings. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484

This is very spicy on the nose with meat and berry undertones. Full-bodied, with round, velvety tannins and a mouthpuckering finish. Well-structured Barolo for aging. Best after 2008. 310 cases made, 30 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add