The 2010 Barbaresco Serraboella is born from a southwest-facing exposure and 30 to 55-year-old vines planted in limestone soils. Indeed, the wine’s mineral composition shines bright with subtle tones of brimstone and flint. Those dry sensations make for a perfect segue to vibrant cherry and wild berry. Pretty dustings of spice and crushed clove blend into the greater fabric of this well structured Barbaresco. Drink: 2016-2026. Various American Importers, including: David Vincent Selection, www.davidvincentselection.com

Even better is the 2010 Barbaresco Serraboella. Deep, rich and impressive, the Serraboella fills out its broad-shouldered frame quite nicely with resonant layers of fruit. The 2010 is shaping up quite beautifully at this early stage. It will be interesting to see how things develop over the next year. The Serraboella was aged in French oak casks, but no barrique, a change with this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030. Cigliuti is one of the many small, family-run estates that embodies the finest of the artisan traditions of Piedmont. I found a lot to like in these current releases. The 2009 Barbareschi showed quite well, even though they had been bottled just prior to my visit. They are fresh, vibrant wines with lovely balance for the year. The 2010s are shaping up to be even better, but they are at least a year away from hitting the market. Claudia Cigliuti describes 2009 as a vintage with heavy snowfall in the winter and considerable rain during the spring. The summer was warmer than normal, which resulted in a slightly early harvest that started on September 8 and finished with the Nebbiolo being brought in between the 20th and 25th. Cigliuti makes two Barbareschi. The Vie Erte (formerly Vigne Erte) is aged in cask, while the Serraboella is aged 60% in cask and 40% in French oak.Importers: Indigenous Selections, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 530-4021; David Vincent Selection, Union, NJ; tel. (908) 397-9117; Bianco Rosso Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 781-0702

Fine purity and depth of flavor highlight this supple, firmly structured red. Rose, raspberry, licorice, leather and earth notes mesh with the dusty tannins and vivid acidity as this accelerates through a long aftertaste. This should go a few decades. Best from 2017 through 2030. 600 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add