The 2007 Barolo Le Vigne presents a beguiling combination of explosive ripe fruit and finessed silky tannins that make it a thrilling wine to taste even at this stage in its development. Small red berries minerals crushed flowers vanillin and sweet spices are woven together in a fabric of undescribable elegance. The French oak has never been better balanced while the vibrant crystalline finish leaves a lasting impression. The 2007 Le Vigne has all the potential to develop into a spectacular wine?actually it already is. This is a totally stunning bottle of Barolo. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027. -AG

This gorgeous Barolo has a penetrating, dark color and generous aromas of black cherry, tar, leather, tobacco, spice, black truffle and Spanish cedar. The intensity and power is impressive, and the mouthfeel is packed tight with ripe fruit flavors and a bold structure. Hold for 10–20 years to let those tannins evolve.

A lush texture frames blackberry plum and spice flavors upheld by the dense steely structure. Well-proportioned this needs time for the sweet fruit and structure to harmonize. Very long with a core of cherry lingering. Best from 2016 through 2035. -BS