As the name suggests, Damilano’s entry-level 2004 Barolo Lecinquevigne is made from five vineyards in the villages of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto and Monforte, and is aged in a combination of Slavonian and French oak. Tar, smoke, earthiness and black cherries emerge as this Barolo flows from the glass, showing unusually refined tannins for this bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2018. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

Exhibits beautiful ripe berry and hints of meat and mushroom. Full-bodied, with round, chewy tannins, but turns slightly hollow on the finish. Best after 2011. 9,500 cases made, 5,400 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Soft, floral, elegant. Succulent fruit, with lovely sweetness and complexity of flavour. Harmonious structure, integrated, but present tannins. Lovely length. Delicious.

Le Cinque Vigne (“five vineyards”) represents select fruit from the Parcelle Castellero, Monvigliero, Fossati, Bussia and Parussi crus. The combination has produced a lovely wine with full intensity and long-lasting flavors of wild berry, smoke, mineral and cola. It tastes rich and opulent and ends with a fresh dose of acidity that could pair with braised wild duck or pheasant.——M.L.(4/1/2009)—— 91

Lots of spice, leather and cherry character. Intense on the palate with mixed berry and violet flavors. Medium bodied, with fresh acidity on the medium finish and chewy tannins. Best after 2010.——W.E.(2/1/2010)—— 89