The 2014 Barbaresco Pajorè is a lovely wine with a firm and convincing sense of inner intensity and elegance. Red cherries and cassis rise from the bouquet, which is delivered with almost musical pulses of brightness that keep time and tempo. The wine's concentration is dark ruby and luminous. Dried mint, anise and licorice appears on the silky finish. The 1.5-hectare Pajorè vineyard is located in Treiso. Vines are up to 70 years old. -MN

With an enticing perfume of blue flower, berry, menthol and new leather, this linear, vibrant and elegant wine offers red cherry, cranberry, white pepper and clove flavors. Taut, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity provide structure while a salty mineral note lingers on the finish.

Fresh thyme, cherry, tobacco and mineral flavors are the hallmarks of this firm, linear red, which is shy aromatically, but there is a core of sweet fruit. Fine length and freshness. Best from 2020 through 2032. 400 cases made. –BS