Qty 2-Aurelio Settimo        Score: 95

Barolo 2008                       Country: Italy

                                            Region: Piedmont

This is really singing today, packed with licorice, leather, cherry, tobacco and menthol aromas and flavors. The tannins are rounding out, and though not a powerhouse, this still shows persistence, with an aftertaste of spice and licorice. Approachable now, but should evolve even more with time. Drink now through 2028. 150 cases imported.

Qty 5-Produtorri                          Score: 93

Barbaresco 2009                         Country: Italy

                                                     Region: Piedmont

Bright cherry, strawberry, floral, licorice and herbal aromas and flavors highlight this fragrant, elegant red, which is silky and pure, with fine ripe tannins for support. Shows excellent length, with an aftertaste of fruit, spice and mineral. Best from 2015 through 2028. 23,333 cases made.