The nose is defined by the warm sweetness of mocha, toasted sage, orange peel and sweet, ripe blackberry. On the palate, black cherries accentuate that blackberry note, before a wave of super tart citrus swells alongside...

Packed with ripe, juicy cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and floral aromas and flavors, this red is supple and beautifully integrated. Earth, iron and tobacco accents add detail as this winds down on the lazy, resonant...

The 2020 Barolo Monvigliero is a very pretty, ethereal wine. Crushed flowers, mint, bright, red-toned fruit, dried herbs and spice are nicely lifted. This pretty, nuanced Barolo is very classy, but also on the lighter...

Unique with spot-on extraction. Expect a mineral profile with savory plums, blue fruit and dark cherries. Not a beast but a nuanced, medium-bodied and evenly packed red with etched tannins that are not overpowering...

Warm vintage, among the warmest on record, but without heat spikes, this has a creamy quality to the tannins, combined with welcoming fragrant fennel, clove and Medoiterranean scrub aromatics that combine generosity with...

Hints of mineral reduction and petrol add breadth to the vaguely exotic, ripe and dense aromas of apple compote, beeswax and ripe citrus nuances. The sleek, intense and beautifully concentrated and textured medium weight...

Nervy peppery nose with ethereal red berries, peppercorns and spices. Medium body on the palate with wild berries and firm tannins, delivering a nimble yet composed mouthfeel. A nice touch of bitter spices at the end...

Boasts boldly expressive aromas of crushed stone and black olive that open to elegantly polished blueberry and raspberry flavors, which finish on an appealing gamy accent. Drink now through 2031. 642 cases made.

This shows intensity and richness on the nose with aromas of cassis, crushed blackberries and hints of cedar, tobacco, violets and graphite. It’s structured and focused on the palate, with a medium to full body. It shows...

The 2020 L'Hêtre has a more restrained and nuanced bouquet that unfolds in the glass, with more mineralité and terroir expression than the preceding d'Aiguilhe. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannins and...

The most powerful of the bunch is the Pio Cesare 2020 Barolo Ornato. This is a structured wine with firm tannins and dense fruit that falls on the darker side of the spectrum with blackberry and damson plum. You also get...

Broad and open, this red evokes plum, cherry, earth and eucalyptus flavors focused by vibrant acidity. Supple in texture, with firm yet well-integrated tannins informing the long, complex finish. Best from 2029 through...

There’s ample ripe fruit and a supple texture in this fluid red, featuring cherry, strawberry, rhubarb, mineral, tar and underbrush flavors. Vibrant and long, this is elegant overall, the driving acidity defining its...

A high-toned aroma of rose petal meets earth and savory underbrush notes in this multifaceted red. Flavors of strawberry and cherry hold the middle ground, while bracing acidity and sinewy tannins lend support. In the...

Featuring loads of ripe cherry and peppery spices, with fine viscosity despite its light-weight profile, this red is juicy, resonant and packed with tangy acidity. The tannins are firm and supportive, with the finish...

Fresh flavors of sour cherry, strawberry, rose hip and rhubarb are the main themes, with accents of eucalyptus and iron. Open and fluid, this leaves a slightly dry, chalky feel on the finish, evoking underbrush and tomato...

A solid, consistent red, whose tart cherry, strawberry, rose hip and mineral flavors are allied to a viscous texture midpalate. This is never heavy, however, and ends with finesse and terrific length. So balanced and...

Deep and sappy from the get-go, this red evokes saturated cherry, strawberry, eucalyptus, tar and mineral flavors. There’s a ripe, rich feel midpalate, and this builds to the long, persistent aftertaste, showing vibrant...

This red is like a laser, yet there’s also a sappiness to its texture midpalate, with cherry, cranberry, rose hip, menthol and mineral flavors. Notable for its harmony, complexity and length, with an aftertaste that just...