Cascina Adelaide's 2010 Barolo Cannubi is composed of sweet berry fruit and floral tones that are embellished with heavier layers of toasted oak and hazelnut. The wine shows budding complexity and needs a few more years to find balance. The Cannubi cru often shapes Nebbiolo with a large floral component including red rose and dried lavender. You definitely get a sense of that in the refined 2010 vintage. Soft tannins and sour cherry flavors characterize the finish. Drink: 2016-2025. Cascina Adelaide occupies it own school of Barolo winemaking that embraces modern techniques and a fruit-forward style. This estate shows particular confidence when it comes to the copious use of French oak. This style won't appeal to everyone but Cascina Adelaide boasts an unwavering support base of enthusiast fans. Among the single-vineyard expressions presented this year, the Barolo Fossati is the standout. Fruit comes from La Morra with veins of red and grey clay soils. That extra structure derived from the vineyard, combined with the subdued elegance of the vintage make for a knock out wine. Importer: Superiore Wines, www.superiorwineselections.com

The discreet oak adds a hint of spice to the plum, cherry, leather and tea flavors. A vein of mineral emerges as this cruises to a lingering aftertaste of tobacco and spice. Best from 2017 through 2032. 300 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add