The flagship 2004 Barbaresco Serraboella is made in a generous, expansive style that provides balance to the wine’s structural components. Sweet spices, toasted oak, dark fruit, tar and menthol are just some of the nuances that emerge from this harmonious, complete Barbaresco. This is a very representative wine in this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2024. Cigliuti is an estate that doesn’t seem to get much attention these days. To be sure, these are not flashy, obvious wines, yet for the most part they deliver plenty of enjoyment and pleasure. Importers: Indigenous Selection, Fort Lauderdale FL; tel. (954) 963-6251; David Vincent Selection, Union, NJ; tel. (908) 397-9117; Bianco Rosso Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 781-0702

Aromas of flowers and strawberry jam follow through to a full body, with silky and refined tannins and a long flavorful finish. Subtle and focused, with plenty of character. Best after 2009. 830 cases made, 160 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Dense and chewy, this highly nuanced example offers up an enticing combination of animal notes (sweaty saddle, leather) and vibrant fruit (raspberry, cherry). The abundant tannins and ambitious level of oak will benefit from five to 10 years aging.——W.E.(2/1/2010)—— 91