A tightly wound version, boasting grassy, cherry and earth flavors. A bit pinched in the end, with grippy tannins. Best from 2019 through 2028. 3,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

The 2011 Barbaresco Mantico stands out for its offbeat aromas that start with wild berry and end with Pecorino cheese rind. You don't often find that pungent tone with the decidedly delicate Nebbiolo grape. The wine offers a thick and penetrating mouthfeel with chewy texture and plump cherry richness. I'd commit to a medium-term drinking window, but the wine should smooth out with a few more years of cellar aging.

A lean, tightly wound red, with a core of cherry, berry, anise and tar flavors, matched to a vibrant structure. Finishes with freshness and refined tannins, but needs some time to come out of its shell. Best from 2017 through 2028. 6,000 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

Round and charming, this red boasts cherry and strawberry flavors. Bright, with a dusty feel to the tannins and ample sweet fruit. The finish lingers, echoing berry and underbrush notes. Best from 2014 through 2022. 6,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add