The base 2009 Barolo opens with dark color followed by savory, almost spicy, tones of back fruit or prunes. There is ripeness here but the wine is well-structured and velvety in texture. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2024. Paolo Tenino and Monica Rinaldi Tenino run this 10-hectare estate with vineyards in Verduno for Barolo, Neive for Barbaresco and Madonna di Como for Dolcetto and Barbera. Importer: Alliance Beverage Distributing; Phoenix, AZ; tel. (602) 760-5500

Austere in character, this red displays more savory spice, leather and tobacco flavors than cherry or floral notes. Solidly built, with refined yet gripping tannins on the dry, minerally finish. A candidate for food and aging. Best from 2017 through 2028. 1,500 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add