The 2010 Barbaresco Vanotu is an extremely persuasive expression of Nebbiolo that opens to a dark, brooding color, thick concentration and an attractive dark garnet hue. The personality here is overtly savory and masculine with layers of cured meat and leather that support a wider offering of pressed cherries and tar. The generosity is outstanding. The only element out of place is the tannin that is spectacularly young at this point. This wine won’t show its best side for years more to come. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035. Giorgio Pelissero has a good amount of news to report from his corner of the Barbaresco appellation. He is putting the finishing touches on a new winery with extra room for storing old vintages. He is also about to announce the acquisition of four additional hectares that will bring his total vineyard holdings to an impressive 40 hectares (with 15 hectares of Nebbiolo in the Barbaresco denomination). Importer: Vinifera Imports, www.viniferaimports.com

A beam of cherry is eclipsed by oak spice before the two flavors dovetail on the finish. Elegant yet firmly structured, with a spice- and tobacco-tinged finish. Best from 2015 through 2024. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add