Pico Maccario Barbera d’Asti Superiore Tre Roveri

June 25, 2010

A little earthy, with grilled and ripe meat character. Full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins. Long and attractive, if slightly decadent and funky. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. JSYear: 2005Score: 88Price: $25Country: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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Pico Maccario Barbera d’Asti Berrò

June 25, 2010

A light, fresh and simple red, with red berry and watermelon aromas and flavors, followed by a delicate finish. Drink now. 12,500 cases made. JSYear: 2008Score: 85Price: $11Country: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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Pecchenino Barbera d’Alba Quass

June 25, 2010

Dark, delivering loads of mineral, raspberry and light tar aromas, with hints of flowers. Medium-bodied, with light tannins and a fruity, tar and blackberry aftertaste. Balanced and delicious. Not imported into the U.S. Drink now. 650 cases made. JSYear: 2007Score: 88Price: $NACountry: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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Paolo Scavino Langhe White

June 25, 2010

Fresh and lemony, with some pear drop character. Medium-bodied, with a crisp, simple finish. Drink now. 650 cases made. JSYear: 2008Score: 85Price: $20Country: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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Massimo Rivetti Langhe Garassino

June 25, 2010

Offers milk chocolate and raspberry, with citrus fruit character on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with good fruit and a clean finish. Drink now. 500 cases made. JSYear: 2006Score: 87Price: $NACountry: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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Massimo Rivetti Dolcetto d’Alba Carlin Burel

June 25, 2010

A grapey red, with some violet and sandalwood undertones. Full and round, but a little short. Drink now. 800 cases made. JSYear: 2007Score: 86Price: $18Country: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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Massimo Rivetti Barbera d’Alba Froi

June 25, 2010

Sweet raspberry and blackberry aromas follow through to a medium body, with good fruit and a clean finish. Drink now. 1,500 cases made. JSYear: 2007Score: 85Price: $18Country: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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Gagliasso Langhe Turrion

June 25, 2010

Displays plum skin and berry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with delicate tannins and bright acidity. Offers coffee and tea character as well. Drink now. 150 cases made. JSYear: 2006Score: 87Price: $NACountry: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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Gagliasso Dolcetto d’Alba Vigna Ciabot Rus

June 25, 2010

Grapey and fruity, showing mineral and blueberry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with a simple finish. Drink now. 700 cases made. JSYear: 2008Score: 85Price: $20Country: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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Gagliasso Barbera d’Alba Vigna Ciabot Rus

June 25, 2010

Blueberry and vanilla aromas follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a jammy finish. Generous and luscious. Drink now. 250 cases made. JSYear: 2006Score: 88Price: $36Country: ItalyRegion: Piedmont

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