Orlando Abrigo, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) 2012

I love this producer’s wines consistently, though I fluctuate somewhat between favoring this bottling or the one from “Meruzzano” from year to year.  In 2012, this won by a nose, thanks to a slightly more complex and layered character.  But make no mistake:  Both of these are wines to buy, based on their exemplary combination of richness and purity.