Balanced, bright and dense, this powerful offering delivers a bold, masculine mouthfeel with flavors of dark fruit, spice and bitter chocolate. The finish is drying and astringent; drink after 2018. — (9/1/2012) —91

Barolo Paesi Tuoi offers elegance and complexity thanks to its nuanced aromas of small berry fruit, drying mineral notes, cedar, cola and licorice. The wine shows classic lines with tight tannins and a long, ethereal finish. ——M.L.(9/1/2011)—— 91

With the whimsical name Paesi Tuoi (“your countries”), this youthful Barolo will definitely appeal to refined, international taste buds. The wine opens beautifully with loads of rose, violet and blue flower. In the mouth, it shows soft, silky tannins and bright acidity. Drink after 2015.——M.L.(12/1/2010)—— 92