The 2007 Barolo Tortoniano is quite bold and powerful in this vintage. It reveals surprising muscle to match its dark red fruit, flowers and spices. As always, the Tortoniano shows the more perfumed, feminine side of Barolo, but the 2007 has an extra level of richness and body. This is a gorgeous, overachieving wine in its category. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Michele Chiarlo is building a luxury hotel right in the middle of Cerequio. I haven’t seen the interiors yet, but I passed by the hotel several times on my way in and out of the vineyard in late August. The location is utterly breathtaking. Importer: Kobrand Corp., Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7756

Fresh black cherry, black currant and woodsy tobacco aromas and flavors highlight this clean red, which shows a purity and focus without losing the Nebbiolo density. The long aftertaste shows fruit and spice notes. Best from 2014 through 2028. 5,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add