The 2011 Barbaresco Roncaglie is redolent of ripe cherry fruit and blackberry preserves, with leather, tar and tobacco at the back. The quality of fruit is succulent and rich in texture. This hot-vintage Barbaresco ages in large oak casks for two years. Only 3,000 bottles were made.

Round and fruity, offering cherry, black currant, licorice and spice flavors. Though this starts out gently, a rhythm section of dusty tannins maintains focus and drive through the finish. Drink now through 2024. 583 cases made, 108 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

This bright Barbaresco aged in oak and chestnut barrel shows focused aromas of cherry, wild berry and white almond backed by spice and leather. The intensity of the aromas is not huge, but the wine is compact and neatly focused overall. Drink it with pheasant or game hen. ——M.L.(12/1/2010)—— 88

Delivers plenty of bright fruit, with plum, berry and cherry flavors that follow through to a medium body, with a solid core of fruit and a fine finish. A precise and polished red. Best after 2010. 570 cases made, 60 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Evokes dried berries and toasty oak, with cedar and violet aromas. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a solid core of fruit. Tight right now, but with excellent density and richness. Best after 2011. 500 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add