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“Dark cherry, plum, cloves, menthol, licorice and espresso infuse the 2014 Barbaresco Rio Sordo. Plush and ample on the palate, with soft contours and notable depth, the Rio Sordo shows the more masculine side of Nebbiolo to great effect. This is an especially broad Barbaresco for the year.” — Antonio Galloni, Nov. 2017

“This elegant, silky red is bright and focused, with flavors of dried raspberry, fragrant leather, spice and tea leaf, set in a medium-bodied frame. Supple tannins firm the finish. Drink now through 2023. 540 cases made.” -A.N., Wine Spectator Nov. 15, 2017

“This red evokes cherry, leather, earth and even a hint of manure in the aromas and flavors, yet has plenty of stuffing and flesh to offset the austere tannins. Leaves you wanting more on the lingering aftertaste. Best to cellar for a decade. Best from 2023 through 2045. 510 cases made.” –B.S. Wine Spectator Oct. 31, 2017

“There’s good concentration to this medium- to full-bodied red, which shows stylish flashes of mocha and spice without going over the top, as well as pure notes of boysenberry coulis, black licorice and smoke. Balanced, with a lingering finish of herb and sweet spice. Drink now through 2023. 5,000 cases made.” — A.N., Wine Spectator Oct. 31, 2017

“A fresh, medium-bodied red, with aromatic spice, floral and mocha accents and ripe raspberry fruit. Balanced, with lightly chewy tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2021. 15,000 cases made.” — A.N., Wine Spectator Oct. 31, 2017

“A menthol aroma segues into sweet cherry, leather, stone and tobacco notes in this tightly wound red, with a hint of rose. Remains linear and long, with an austere, tannic finish. Patience required. Best from 2024 through 2042. 400 cases made.” — B.S., Wine Spectator Oct. 31, 2017

“A menthol aroma is followed by sweet cherry, berry, licorice, tobacco and sanguine flavors in this iron-tinged, sinewy red. Rustic in style, yet with character and fine length. Best from 2021 through 2036. 330 cases made.” — B.S., Wine Spectator Oct. 31, 2017

“Clean-cut and balanced, this medium-bodied red offers light, sculpted tannins and flavors of wild cherry, blackberry, herbed black olive and dried fig, revealing hints of smoke and spice on the chewy finish. Drink now through 2022. 2,500 cases made.” — A.N., Wine Spectator Oct. 31, 2017

“A well-knit, medium-bodied red, with notes of crushed black raspberry, ground anise, loamy earth and dried thyme framed by lightly grippy tannins. Drink now through 2020. 12,500 cases made.” — A.N., Wine Spectator Oct. 31, 2017

“Another Amarone with crystal clear character of cherry and plum, fresh flowers and hints of lemons. Full body, super linear tannins and a long and focused finish. A wine with elegance and structure. Edgy. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Oct. 20, 2017