This red leans more to black cherry and black currant in flavor, augmented by tobacco and eucalyptus accents. There's plenty of ripe fruit, along with tar and spice notes at the very end, showing fine balance and length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

An expression of dark fruit -- black cherry and blackberry -- along with black pepper, this red is compelling for its richness and open texture. The tannins are there, emerging as this plays out on the licorice-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2042. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Plum, cherry, licorice, tar, cut grass and floral aromas and flavors highlight this deftly balanced and expressive red, which is dense with tannins, yet surprisingly approachable at this stage. Best from 2024 through 2040. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

With fruit from La Morra, the Renato Corino 2017 Barolo Arborina shows thick shadings of spice, toasted hazelnut and peppercorn over a dense core of black fruit. Those oak influences are a bit much, especially in a hot-vintage expression that shows a 15% alcohol content as this bottle does. You get fruit tannins compounded by oak tannins.

Oak tones of vanilla and toast are nicely integrated with the floral, red berry, tar, iron and tobacco flavors of this red, which is polished and succulent, showing a mix of fruit, spice and mineral notes mingling on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add