RED WINES
BARBARESCO
98 Produttori del Barbaresco 2019 Rabajà Riservera (Barbaresco). This wine is a vintage car. Elegant and sleek, a design that fits the modern world, though it’s a classic. A power that lurks underneath the hood that, when let loose, cannot be bottled again. This is a wine of beauty, depth and power. Dark cherries and plums laced with sweet and tangy spices evolve into blue violets and wild herbs. The palate is rich and giving, with warmed fruit compotes that are hemmed in by vibrant acidity and the most elegant tannins that feel like the perfect leather seat as you prepare to start the engine. Drink now until there is no more. Vias Imports. Cellar Selection. —J.P.
abv: 14.5% Price: $85
96 Cigliuti 2020 Serraboella (Barbaresco). A savory nose evokes a pine forest at summer’s end, where wild herbs and drying red currant contrast the warmed earth tones and root spices that waft out of the glass. Vibrant flavors of cherry, cola nut and an enticing medley of sweet and savory spices waltz across the palate, as if choreographed by an unseen hand. This Nebbiolo, an elegant yet stately figure, commands attention with its mere presence. Fine tannins and classic acidity promise a drinking window that starts now and could last decades, a timeless dance that will leave you enchanted. Skurnik Wines, Inc. Cellar Selection. —J.P.
abv: 14% Price: $NA
96 Produttori del Barbaresco 2019 Montestefano Riserva (Barbaresco). Heady aromas that open with black raspberries, cherry compote and mixed sweet and savory spices. Subtle floral and herbal notes bolt in to add to the depth of the nose. Broad and rich across the palate with a generous dollop of mixed berry preserves with cracked pepper and dried herbs. The tannins are masterful with a refined nature that calls out the soul of Nebbiolo and shows how well this wine will age. Drink 2027 onward. Vias Imports. Cellar Selection. —J.P.
abv: 14.5% Price: $85
96 Produttori del Barbaresco 2019 Pora Riserva (Barbaresco). Aromas of sandalwood, rosewood and damson plums lead the nose of this Barbaresco. As the wine develops, notes of violet and dark spices emerge. There is a seriousness to the palate. The dark fruits are standing at attention as savory flavors fill out the ranks. Firm but not overpowering, the tannins show grace yet remain taut and polished, ready for review. A stunning wine. Drink 2026–2050. Vias Imports. Cellar Selection. —J.P.
abv: 14.5% Price: $85
Dynamic, elegant and truthful. This wine bears its soul to all who are willing to sit with it. A wine that is so good it is hard to define. Aromas of raspberry, cranberry and rose that tantalize each nerve ending. Savory and herbal aromas that sneak behind the vibrant fruit. An exhilarating wine that makes you
