Diego Pressenda, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2016

 This is essentially a new wine from the producer, as the vines were only planted in this site in 2008.  With that taken into consideration, it is off to a flying start.  This shows very sexy, ripe kirsch aromas with no raisining, and on the palate and through the finish everything comes off as graceful and effortless and un-contrived.  There’s very impressive energy and vivacity for a Barolo with such ripe aromas, and there’s no question that this is both a wine to buy from 2016 and one to watch in upcoming vintages.