Rocche Costamagna, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) 2016

 This producer has turned out exceptional wines from the prized cru of Rocche dell’Annunziata in 2012, 2015, and now again in 2016.  A superb value, it shows just as much color and muscle as the most expensive releases from this vineyard in 2016, but not as much wood, which is just fine by me.  In January of 2020 is showed just the slightest touch of heat in the finish and a bit less complexity than the astonishing Rocche from Ratti, but at roughly half the price.  A wine to buy…right after I get my case, please.