I regard 93 as an absolutely outstanding score, and yet this wine’s rating would be even higher if it did not seem...
Silvano Bolmida, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
The first word in my notes from the blind tasting in which I encountered this wine was “Yikes,” and here is...
Josetta Saffrio, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
This striking wine was the most deeply colored and flavored of a flight of very big wines, and yet its impressive power...
Mauro Molino, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
This is one of the best wines I’ve ever tasted from Mauro Molino, showing terrific density and great power and...
Paolo Scavino, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
This is a very serious wine showing deep, dark color and excellent concentration, both of which seem to indicate admirably...
Andrea Oberto, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
This wine was sensational in the 2007 vintage, and though the 2008 is a bit more reserved, it likewise is explosively...
Virna Borgogno, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
Every bit the equal of the superb Cannubi Boschis from this house, this wine shows many of the same savory qualities and...
Gianni Gagliardo, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
This is a big, dramatic wine with lots of oak that gets pushed into the background by even bigger fruit. However,...
Angelo Germano, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
Impressively dark color is very promising, and this wine delivers the goods in many other respects as well. The...
Claudio Alario, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
This extremely impressive and expressive wine features a big, plush, penetrating, leathery bouquet that opens onto...
Poderi Luigi Einaudi, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
This standout wine shows Einaudi in top form, with sexy aromatic notes of toasted oak and alluring spices but very...
G. D. Vajra, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2008
The hard-working, unassuming Vajra family is rapidly achieving aristocratic status for their wines regardless of the...