This is pretty, showing menthol, eucalyptus, cherry and tobacco flavors. Fresh and balanced overall, with a long finish. Needs a year or so to integrate. Best from 2018 through 2029. 400 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

The Conterno Fantino 2012 Barolo Mosconi is a classic expression of Barolo with tight lines, elegantly complex aromas, balanced acidity, firm tannins and long persistence. The wine offers everything you should expect of Barolo in the context of a warm vintage. The mouthfeel is fleshy, succulent and rich.

The lovely, complex nose of sweet cherry, eucalyptus, menthol, licorice and tar shows the promise of this red. Beefy, well-integrated tannins add support as this lingers on the aftertaste. Displays fine intensity and harmony. Best from 2019 through 2035. 400 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

White pepper aromas lead off, along with flavors of cherry and black currant. Expressive and fruity up front, this presents tight-grained, assertive tannins on the back end. Needs some time to harmonize. Best from 2018 through 2035. 393 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

The 2010 Barolo Mosconi is born in compact, clay soils that result in wines of increased structure and tannic richness. Despite the inevitable territorial imprinting, this vintage shows a heightened sense of elegance and grace. Short maceration times (from 8 to 10 days) also contribute to fix the brilliant ruby and garnet appearance of the wine. Its color integration is stunning. The mouthfeel is juicy and rich with enduring flavors of wild strawberry and raspberry. Drink: 2016-2026. Founded in1982 by in laws Guido Fantino and Claudio Conterno, this carefully remodeled and refurbished estate is located atop one of the highest hills in Monforte d’Alba. From a glass lookout point in the winery, you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the town’s church steeples and skyline. The property includes 26 hectares of vine (Conterno Fantino does not buy fruit) for a production of 140,000 bottles per year. Some 25,000 bottles are Barolo. Starting in 2014, wines will be certified organic. It does not produce a “base” Barolo, choosing instead to focus on its Langhe Nebbiolo. Importer: Empson USA, www.empsonusa.com