Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera, Barolo DOCG, Italy

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The 2009 Barolo Bricco Gattera shows slightly more heft and density, but only by a hair. You do get elegance and a somewhat reticent bouquet with dried wild berries, cassis, leather, cola and mahogany. What I like most about the wine is that it shows the rich background matter that stands up to the firm tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030. In family hands since 1340 (spanning an amazing 19 generations), this is one of the oldest estates in Italy. Today, it is run by Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo and his two children Elena and Alberto. The family owns 30 hectares, of which 28 are a single vineyard in the Annunziata cru of La Morra’s Monfalletto-Gattera hill. They also have two hectares in Castiglione Falletto (the Villero cru) where one of their top wines, the Barolo Enrico VI, is rooted. Various American importers, including: Omniwines Distributing Co. LLC, Linden Hill, NY; tel. (718) 353-8700; Wine Warehouse, City of Commerce, CA; tel. (323) 724-1700; Bertin Henri Selections, 10900 NW 21st St, Unit 180, Doral, FL 33172; tel: (305) 343-4054

A rich, mineral-laden style, boasting flavors of iron- and graphite-singed cherry, raspberry and licorice. This is firmly structured and balanced, with light, dusty tannins marshaling the finish. Drink now through 2025. 450 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add