Weaving a fascinating combo of tar, iron, leather and tart red fruits on a firm structure of racy acidity and moderate tannins, this powerful wine begs for a rich risotto or osso buco. It has a brawny mouthfeel, lots of complexity and the composition for good aging potential. Best from 2027.

Such purity of fruit this vintage with cherry, strawberry, raspberry and orange peel aromas. Also violets. Medium to full body, with lovely integrated tannins and a juicy and fruity finish. Yet it remains fine and focused. Drink after 2026 but already pretty.

This red is bursting with ripe cherry, plum, iron, tar and spice aromas and flavors, aligned with an elegant, supple yet firmly structured profile. Though taut and on the austere side today, this ends with great potential and a mint accent on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2045. 200 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Expressive, featuring raspberry, cherry liqueur and floral aromas and flavors. This has a succulence initially, before the solid tannins emerge. Long, delivering underbrush and iron accents. Best from 2025 through 2042. 240 cases made, 75 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

The Damilano 2018 Barolo Brunate is immediately lively and polished, and it is a charmer. I found this expression to be especially bright and intense, even at this early stage. It offers a pretty medley of wild cherry and earthy tones with spice, licorice and camphor ash. The mouthfeel is polished and smooth. The only element out of place is the high 15% alcohol content, but unfortunately, this is a trend that we see across this vintage and across the appellation. It's certainly not limited to this 2,900-bottle production.