Hilberg Pasquero Varej Vino da Tavola Rosso, Piedmont, Italy

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Dark cherries, plums, sage, mint and rosemary are some of the many notes that jump from the glass as the 2011 Varej shows off its inimitable personality. This dry Brachetto is totally quirky but equally beguiling, as is usually the case. There is more than enough fruit for the 2011 to drink well for a handful of years. The Varej is one of the most facinating and delicious wines being made in Roero today. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. Hilberg-Pasquero can be counted on to deliver rich, flavorful wines loaded with personality. The small, tiny estate continues to be a beacon for quality in the Roero. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095

The 2010 Vareij is ridiculously delicious. Sweet, floral notes lead to dried cherries, passion fruit and crushed flowers. Vareij is a dry Brachetto. The slightly herbal (but not green) flavor profile is eccentric, but hugely rewarding for readers who are willing to take the time to listen to what is in the glass. Texturally the wine is simply brilliant and finessed from start to finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. I have tasted the Hilberg-Pasquero wines for years. Still, I was completely blown away by this lineup. These are some of the most pure, unadulterated wines readers will come across. I can't possibly recommend the wines highly enough. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095

The 2009 Vareij is flat-out beautiful. Sweet herbs, juicy cherries, flowers and minerals are just some of the nuances that emerge from this soft, caressing red. Vareij, a dry Brachetto, will always be a somewhat quirky offering, but readers with an open mind and palate will find much to admire in this impeccably polished, round wine. A pure, crystalline finish leaves a lasting impression. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013. Hilberg-Pasquero is one of my favorite wineries in Roero. The wines are made with a natural, non-interventionalist approach in both the vineyards and cellar. As a result, there can be some variation in quality from vintage to vintage, but at their best these are some of the most unique reds readers will come across. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095

The 2008 Vareij is a quirky but fun dry Brachetto loaded with typical notes of red berries, sweet medicinal herbs and spices, all of which come together in a plump, juicy style. This is a wonderful effort from Hilberg-Pasquero. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. The small Roero estate of Annette Hilberg and Michele Pasquero is one of my favorite sources for pure, hand-crafted wines that highlight the unique qualities of this terroir. The estate’s Barbera d’Alba Superiore is often one of the region’s finest, as it is again this year.Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095

The 2007 Varej is even better. This intriguing red caresses the palate with silky-textured fruit intermingled with typical Brachetto notes of wild herbs, mulling spices and flowers. It is an absolutely pristine, beautiful wine. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011. I can’t say enough good things about the wines of Hilberg-Pasquero, a small estate located in the Roero. While I have always enjoyed the wines, this set of releases is off the charts. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095