Top Picks for Nebbiolo

Dusty garnet color. Complex aromas and flavors of wet plaster, anise biscotti, brandied raisins and dried berries, and honeysuckle and apricot with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a seamless, layered, long finish with nuances of pomegranate and tomato relish, delicate floral herbs, earth, and cedar with crunchy, earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A complex and vibrant, highly structured old-school Barolo that is built to last.

Brown brick red color. Aromas of candied beets, licorice, fresh basil, sun dried tomato, proscuitto, and dried herbs and cracked pepper with a chewy, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, very complex, very long dried rose, rose hip jam, pomegranate, and leather finish with grippy tannins and moderate oak flavor. An excellent Barolo with superb tannin integration and concentrated flavor; get lost in this wine.

Burnt sienna color. Aromas of cherry tart, strawberry-rhubab, roasted parsnip, dried rose, hints of chocolate, and freesia with a slightly chewy, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, complex, very long terra cotta, toasted spice cake, rosemary, and orris root finish with well-integrated tannins and light oak flavor. Great concentration, elegant flavors, and a triumphant finish; drink this.

Garnet black color. Attractive aromas and flavors of dried cherry and apricot, raspberry, sun dried tomato, mushrooms, grilled baguette brushed with olive oil, and barnyard with a lightly tannic, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, intricate, long finish manifesting notes of toasted pine nuts and tar with light oak flavor. A dreamy Barolo with enticing notes of maturity and great length; cellar.

Garnet black color. Aromas of marinated white bean, jasmine tea, fruit punch, tobacco, and toast with pomegranate jelly with a lightly tannic, vibrant, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-long cracked red peppercorn on focaccia finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A fruity Barolo that will shine with food.

Dark garnet color. Inviting aromas of wild raspberry, underbrush, slate, and spray roses with a chewy, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a graceful, complex, medium-long carob, menthol, ginger, and black pepper finish with firm, earthy tannins and light oak flavor. Intricately woven flavors offer instant satisfaction, but this Barolo may also reward the patient cellarer, too.

Burnt sienna color. Fruity aromas and flavors of sun dried tomato, dried rose petals, spiced cherry, chocolate drizzled banana, dates, and prunes with a lightly tannic, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, complex, long finish imparting accents of graham cracker, caramelized eggplant, and raisins with light oak flavor. An almost juicy, dried fruit-focused Barolo with aromas of the Italian countryside.

Brick red color. Aromas of white beans, glazed beets, cherry coulis, and tar with a slightly chewy, dry light-to-medium body and a seamless, intriguing, long black toast, allspice, bay leaf, anise, coriander, and black tea finish with moderate oak flavor. A cohesive melange of fruit and earth, this Barolo offers approachable tannins, great style, and easy pair-ability.

Dark garnet color. Interesting aromas and flavors of Turkish incense, olive and pickled pepper relish, and chocolate covered craisins with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, complex, long finish conveying accents of pencil shavings, spiced blackberries, cedar, and soft earth with firm, earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A nicely composed Barolo with appealing fruit and oak in a more international style.

Burnt sienna color. Aromas of hints of sun dried tomato, candied cherry, figs, black tea, hibiscus, and hints of cinnamon with a tannic, dry light body and a polished, medium-long dried rose and tar finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A somewhat understated Nebbiolo with surprisingly good varietal character; we’re excited to see how this one cellars.