This is beginning to show more aromatic and flavor maturity, exhibiting macerated plum, cherry, leather, tar and menthol flavors. Burly tannins still guard the finish, suggesting this red has time to give. Lingering, fresh finish. Best from 2025 through 2040. 1,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Notable for its purity and supple texture, this red exhibits strawberry, cherry, currant and floral aromas and flavors, backed by a precise line of tannins. It feels balanced, if a little pinched by the tannins on the finish now. Best from 2023 through 2040. 1,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

This is elegant yet tightly wound, exhibiting strawberry, cherry, menthol, tar and woodsy flavors. Firms up as the dusty tannins rear on the finish, yet everything is in the right place. Exhibits fine savory length. Best from 2021 through 2037. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

A stern, almost monolithic style, whose bright acidity and beefy tannins are softened by sweet cherry and spice flavors. This will take some time to come together, but all the elements are there. Best from 2020 through 2030. 1,000 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

This red starts out with eucalyptus, menthol, cherry, tobacco and leather aromas and flavors that quickly concede to burly tannins. Finds equilibrium on the finish, with both fruity and savory elements. Just needs time. Best from 2018 through 2028. 1,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add