Moving to a more protected climate, the 2009 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio (from Castiglione Falletto) is laced with finer tones of small berry, juniper, ginger, cola and dried herb. The 2009 heat comes through in the mouth, however, where the wine shows firm tannins that seem unsupported by the wine’s mild and lean texture. This wine needs a few more years in the bottle to flesh out and soften. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2022. The Scavino family (Enrico and his daughters Enrica and Elisa) carry forth an important family legacy with a wide range of cru-specific wines that brilliantly exhibit individual styles – despite all being made by the same hands. Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants; New York, NY; tel. (212) 268-0906

Sweet cherry, plum, rose and licorice flavors highlight this elegant red. The tannins provide support, balanced by bright acidity and fruit. Fine length. Best from 2016 through 2028. 350 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add