This is aromatic with dried cherries and raspberries as well as dried blood orange, dried herbs, crushed rose petals, hibiscus and dark spices. Medium- to full-bodied with wide tannin structure, yet its very fine and evenly distributed across the palate. Lingering and velvety finish. Drink from 2026.

Distinctive for its mint, black cherry and spice flavors, this red flashes some richness midpalate before the dusty tannins reveal their presence. Firm and compact on the finish, yet with ripe fruit underneath. Best from 2025 through 2042. 1,080 cases made, 440 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

This red combines beautiful cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors with a firm, dense structure in an aerial style, with fleeting accents of tar, mineral and underbrush leading to a racy finish. Best from 2022 through 2040. 1,080 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

This is a lean, tense version, with cherry, strawberry and tobacco flavors etched onto grainy tannins. A touch dry on the finish, so give this a year or two in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2028. 4,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco Select to Add

The 2011 Barbaresco Vallegrande opens to lots of softness and plushness with black cherry, cinnamon spice, campfire ash and crushed stone. There is a point of ripe fruit sweetness in the mouth with thick, succulent fruit at the back.