90+ Point Wines: Piedmont

A solid, powerful style, this expressive red is well-marked by new oak, with plum, cherry, cigar box, menthol and sun-kissed hay flavors. Balanced and lively, with refined tannins and a long, spice-infused finish. Best from 2025... Read More

Though well-marked by new oak, there's a vibrant quality to this Barolo, along with cherry, raspberry, iron, tar and tobacco flavors. Supple, almost elegant, with a long, spicy aftertaste, this shows plenty of detail and energy.... Read More

Expressive, this boasts pure cherry, strawberry, rose and anise flavors. Elegant, turning more structured as this winds down on the vibrant finish. Gains complexity from tar and wild herb details. Best from 2026 through 2043.... Read More

A mouthwatering, elegant Barbaresco that has aromas and flavors of cherry stones, dried flowers, lemon rind and tea leaves. Medium- to full-bodied, crunchy and lively. All in balance. Drink from 2025.

An ethereal and mysteriously charming Barbaresco, with a bright garnet color. The bouquet is intense and spicy, evolving from dry rose, dried cherry, red fruit jam, and raspberry, to explosive notes of cinnamon, clove, allspice,... Read More

Priore is a vigorous and important Barolo, aged for 28 months in oak barrels. With a ruby red color with garnet reflections. The bouquet is intense and evolves from violet and withered rose to goudron. The taste is dry, warm... Read More

Bright telltale ruby color introduces a complex and layered aromatic profile of earthy minerality, Parma violets, rhubarb root, red currants and wild strawberries. Graceful and bracing palate with firm, velvety and refined tannins,... Read More

This wine sources its fruit from across three hectares on clay limestone soils. The Elvio Cogno 2021 Barolo Cascina Nuova is the most accessible wine in the family's portfolio, and indeed, the intensity threshold is a little... Read More

The G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Albe is an enormously versatile expression of Nebbiolo, with an affordable price, that offers more value for your money than most Barolos out there. The bouquet focuses on dark berry, pressed flower... Read More

The organic G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Bricco delle Viole first shows a fragile side, but it eventually rolls onto much greater momentum and focus as it opens in the glass. This is always one of my favorite wines from this excellent... Read More