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99 Giovanni Rosso 2017 Ester Canale Rosso Poderi dell’Antica Vigna Rionda (Barolo). For full review see page 107. Cellar Selection.
abv: 14% Price: $450
99 Sandrone 2015 Vite Talin (Barolo). Camphor, pressed rose, red berries, dried botanical herbs and a whiff of fruitcake are just some of the aromas you’ll find on this drop-dead gorgeous wine. Full-bodied and focused, the compelling palate shows mesmerizing tension, structure and finesse, delivering ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, cinnamon and licorice before a tobacco finish. Noble tannins and fresh acidity provide ample support and balance. Drink 2023–2045. Vintus LLC. Cellar Selection. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $580
96 Castello di Verduno 2015 Monvigliero Riserva (Barolo). Rose, botanical herb, eucalyptus and forest floor aromas lead the way. Savory and elegantly structured, the full-bodied palate features crushed raspberry, ripe black cherry, star anise and tobacco framed in firm, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced and energized. It’s still youthfully austere and needs time to develop to its full potential. Drink 2027–2037. Polaner Selections. Cellar Selection. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $125
96 Elio Sandri 2016 Perno (Barolo). Full of personality and finesse, this earthy, gorgeous red has aromas of red cherry, forest floor and black olive. Structured and loaded with personality, the delicious palate doles out layers of crushed raspberry, truffle and licorice before a savory saline finish. Firm, refined tannins and fresh acidity keep it well-balanced. Drink 2026–2046. Chloe Wines. Cellar Selection. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $NA
Structured and balanced, this delicious red is full of soul. It delivers aromas and flavors of blue flowers, ripe red berries, licorice and saline alongside firm but refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it impeccably balanced while a mineral note of rusty nail. —K.O.
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