Very aromatic with flowers, pines and raspberries. Some sliced strawberries. Full-bodied with very firm and linear tannins. It evolves beautifully and grows on the palate. Fresh and vivid. Real Mosconi character. Give this three or four years. Try after 2027.

Aromas of hibiscus tea, pink roses, orange peel, and sandalwood follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a light caramel undertone to the subtle fruit in the finish. Try after 2026.

The Gianni Gagliardo 2018 Barolo Mosconi show some softly ripened cherry and plum with savory spice. Exactly 852 bottles were released (and 25 magnums). The Mosconi vineyard is located in Monforte d'Alba, where high-elevation growing sites helped to preserve the quality of fruit in this vintage. The oak use feels a little heavy-handed at this young stage in the wine's life.

The Mosconi cru is located in Monforte d'Alba, and this is another classic in this portfolio from Gianni Gagliardo. I like it because of its precision and the solid nature of the fruit. There is power here, but the 2017 Barolo Mosconi is also long and polished. However, the oak is a little on the heavy side for my liking in this Barolo, as it was in the others. This was a release of 1,136 bottles.