The following three single-vineyard expressions all show evident oak tones that need more time to integrate with three to five more years of bottle age. The 2009 Barolo Brunate shows thick lines and depth with bold aromas of ripe fruit and black fruit supported by softer notes of spice and cardamom. There’s ample structure here and the wine boasts dense, almost juicy characteristics on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Damilano enjoys access to some of the best fruit in Piedmont. They own a whopping 73 hectares including important holdings in arguably the three most celebrated crus of Barolo/La Morra: Brunate, Cerequio and Cannubi. They are in the enviable position of being able to offer a wide selection of wines, each one an expression of an individual territory, and they also deliver very respectable entry-level Barolos. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

Licorice and leather flavors lead off, accented by cherry and raspberry fruit. Firms up on the finish, leaving a compact feel overall. Best from 2016 through 2027. 330 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add