Mineral nose with dried grapefruit and orange citrus on the nose. Firm tannins remind you of the Barolo identity, but there is nothing chewy here. Creamy and well-honed with a subtle cranberry and mineral note to the finish. Drink now or hold.

Showing elegant intensity and a long, polished mouthfeel, the Pelassa 2017 Barolo defies the hot vintage to bring nuance and complexity. This is an impressive effort that exhibits dark fruit, mild spice and lots of earthy intensity with a hint of black truffle and forest floor.

Here's a wine that shows the dark berry fruit, smoke, tar and licorice of a classic Nebbiolo. The Pelassa 2016 Barolo reveals tart cherry and dried blackberry, with delicate background tones of smoke, tar and powdered licorice. There are touches of rusty nail and candied lilac as well. This is a steady and nicely balanced Barolo that has just started its bottle evolution, and that should continue well beyond the 10-year mark.

The classic Pelassa 2015 Barolo reveals a rich, open-knit fabric with dark fruit tones. The aromas are presented in a broad-brush pattern with sweeping aromas of blackberry, forest floor, licorice and ferrous earth. This wide-angle view is a commonly found characteristics in Nebbiolo from this warm, dry and sunny vintage. The wine saturates the palate, but the elegant tannins and the grape's natural acidity add a lively kick.

Quite simply, the 2011 Barolo is a classic expression offering good balance and intensity.