The 2008 Long Now is a brilliant wine. The 2008 is a big, powerful Long Now bursting with dark fruit. It is perhaps a bit less refined today than the 2009, especially in its tannin, but my instincts tell me further bottle age is all that is required. I especially like the way the fruit builds towards the rich, intense finish. This is shaping up to be a terrific wine. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. These are among the finest wines I have ever tasted from Giorgio Pelissero. The 2008 harvest was very much on the later side and began in mid-October. The Vanotu was aged in 100% new French oak barrels, while the Nubiola and Tulin were aged approximately 60% in cask and 40% used French oak. Pelissero credits higher-quality barrels as one of the main reasons his wines are more elegant than in the past, but he isn’t giving himself enough credit.Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

The dark ruby purple color is matched by brooding plum and blackberry fruit in this imposing red, which is dense and rigid, with the blueberry and spice elements playing out on the finish. Needs time to absorb the tannins. Nebbiolo and Barbera. Best from 2014 through 2025. 800 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Langhe Select to Add