The 2009 Barolo, with fruit selected across three areas (Monforte, Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga), is a beautiful and robust wine laced with ripe fruit, blackberry preserves, cassis and prune. This solid expression displays an immediate and upfront personality that will continue to show impressive results over the years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2022. A leather-faced grape farmer with the happily happenstance name of Giovanni Bongiovanni founded the estate in 1950 with the intention of selling fruit. Today, it is managed by Davide Mozzone, who has worked hard to be part of an elite group of boutique wineries worth keeping an eye on. Importer: Empson USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

The dense, stiff tannins are offset by sweet cherry and berry fruit in this tensile red. Balanced, with fine potential, offering a supple texture and a long, savory finish. Best from 2016 through 2028.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add