This is a Piedmont wine you can enjoy now while you store the 2010 Barolo for the long haul. Warm spice, black cherry, raspberry, flowers and faint earth aromas lead to a complex palate that delivers the nose elements with style and grace. The acid is firm, and it’s got some tannic grip, but it’s all working well with the fully integrated flavor profile and promises a reward with a year or two of bottle aging.
Beni di Batasiolo, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2010
By Rich Cook