The 2005 Barolo Turne (formerly known as L’Andre) is Grasso’s more traditionally made wine that sees several weeks of contact on the skins followed by aging in cask. The wine reveals gorgeous inner sweetness and perfume in its red cherries, menthol, flowers and tar, with substantial energy on the long finish. This is a mid-weight, ethereal style of Barolo that need some time for the slightly hard edges and dusty tannins to soften, but is seems to offer plenty of potential. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

Sliced plum and strawberry, with fresh herbs. Medium-bodied, with slightly chewy tannins and a medium finish. A little austere and disjointed. Wait and see. Previous vintages of this were labeled André. Best after 2010. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 320 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add