The vineyard-designate 2008 Barbaresco Boito shows bold fruit and dark layers backed by a charred note of almond skin or toast. You’ll find earthy tones with dried cherry and prune at the back. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2019. As always, Enrico Rizzi delivers classic, even-handed expressions of Nebbiolo from his family estate that is perched along the backbone of a vine-covered ridge in Treiso. I have always admired the work achieved here with cement vats. Importer: David Bowler Wine, New York, NY; tel. (212) 807-1680

The 2007 Barbaresco Boito possesses excellent intensity in its dark fruit, menthol, licorice and spices. This is a more overt, up-front style. Some of the persistence drops off on the finish, but this is nevertheless a fine showing. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Rizzi is a beautiful property high in the hills of Treiso. While I tend to feel the estate could be doing more with their vineyards, it is hard to argue with the generally favorable pricing of these wines. These are generally forward Barbareschi that can be enjoyed with a minimum of cellaring. Various American importers, including: Opici Wines , www.opiciwines.com

This shows a riper, softer personality compared to previous vintages of this wine. The finish is plush and rich and should pair with succulent cuts of red meat. — (9/1/2012) —90

The 2006 Barbaresco Boito offers up plums, spices, new leather and sweet tobacco on a medium-bodied frame. The wine shows lovely focus and firm, yet well-balanced tannins in a relatively delicate style of Barbaresco. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018. The Dellapiana family owns some of the most highly regarded vineyards in all of Barbaresco. These classically-styled wines fall into the lighter end of the spectrum in the region. I have been tasting the Rizzi Barbarescos now for a number of years and I always come away with the same impression; with a little more care in the vineyards and lower yields these wines could make a significant jump in quality. Importer: Opici Wines , www.opiciwines.com

What sets Rizzi apart is the pristine and detailed-minded nature of its winemaking. Barbaresco Boito shows these qualities nicely thanks to the dimension of its small berry, cola, cedar, licorice and menthol aromas.——M.L.(9/1/2011)—— 90