A mélange of scents including crushed flowers, leather, forest floor and balsamic notes emerge. On the palate, red cherry-berry, prune, cinnamon, toast and espresso all weave together. It has great focus and energy but is still tightly knit. Drink 2018–2038.

Cascina Adelaide's 2010 Barolo Cannubi is composed of sweet berry fruit and floral tones that are embellished with heavier layers of toasted oak and hazelnut. The wine shows budding complexity and needs a few more years to find balance. The Cannubi cru often shapes Nebbiolo with a large floral component including red rose and dried lavender. You definitely get a sense of that in the refined 2010 vintage. Soft tannins and sour cherry flavors characterize the finish. Drink: 2016-2025. - Monica Larner

Barolo. Mid ruby with orange tinges. At first a little oaky on the nose. Not immediately fruity on the attack, while the oak adds a sense of sweetness. A full spread of fruit with lovely chewy tannins on the finish. 17/20 (WS)