The 2010 Barolo plays all the right cards. As far as base Barolo goes, this is a charming wine. It's one of the best made in the 2010 vintage with soft lines, firm structure and a bursting personality. The bouquet is brimming with Nebbiolo-driven aromas of anise seed, cola, licorice and white almond skin. Fruit tones are delicate and ethereal with cassis and dried raspberry at the front. In the mouth, the wine is graceful and silky. Drink: 2016-2026. Ceretto delivers a seamless performance in 2010 with an impressive succession of top scoring wines across its various vineyard designates. The 2009 lineup showed less consistency, but the 2010 Ceretto wines are nothing short of irresistible. Importer: Winebow, www.winebow.com

This is shy in aroma and more savory than fruity, exhibiting salted licorice, tar and briar notes that extend on the finish with tobacco and earth accents. Nicely balanced and elegant overall. Best from 2017 through 2028. 4,200 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add