Getting closer to home turf, the 2009 Barolo Coste di Rose delivers sweet berry fruit, plump prune, chopped herb and spice. There’s a layer of fruity softness in the mouth that gives the wine a velvety and rich texture. You can hold the wine, or drink it sooner in one or two years. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Centrally located in Barolo village, Marchesi di Barolo is a reliable producer of consistent, traditional red wines. Importer: Frederick Wildman and Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700

Pure strawberry and raspberry fruit lends brightness to this red, focused by fresh acidity. Elegant and firm, with a long, lingering finish of berry and spice. Best from 2016 through 2027. 15 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add