Structured and slightly astringent at this young stage, the 2010 Barolo Bricco Manzoni is built for longer cellar aging. The wine’s thick, enduring structure supports a bright array of flavors that span from cherry and cassis to truffle and pressed rose. Barolo Bricco Manzoni shows the thick bones and deep complexity to carry it forth over the years. Drink: 2017-2027. Importer: De Grazia Imports, www.marcdegrazia.com

A supple, open style, showing macerated cherry, leather, spice and mineral flavors. Firm and balanced, with a mouthwatering, spicy finish. Best from 2015 through 2027. 250 cases made, 90 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

Although the aromas are well-integrated, the 2009 Barolo Ciabot Manzoni shows heavier oak-driven flavors of spice and tobacco that frame berry, anise, cola and licorice. Rich layers of black fruit upon black fruit build intensity on the finish. The tannins are soft and slightly sweet for near-term consumption. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Silvio Grasso offers an impressive collection of vineyard-designate Barolos in 2009. Importer: De Grazia Imports, Republic; MO; tel. (417) 732-1668

The 2008 Barolo Bricco Manzoni is a rich, textured wine. Dark plums, cherries, flowers and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from the glass. The Bricco Manzoni is the flashiest of these Baroli and always has a bit more new oak (70% here), but the oak is also better balanced than in some previous years. Still, next to the other Baroli, the high percentage of French oak barrels feels as though it is suffocating the wine. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023. The Grasso Baroli have always been delicious, but over the last 2-3 vintages quality seems to have taken a major jump up, which is great news for lovers of these wines. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL; tel. (847) 430-3887