The 2015 Barbaresco Vigneto Valeirano is another striking wine from La Spinetta. Precise and finely cut, the 2015 shows the slightly austere personality that is typical of this cru. Even so, the 2015 possesses tremendous energy and intensity. Sweet spice, crushed flowers, crushed rocks, leather spice, mint and sweet tobacco grace this exquisite, wonderfully nuanced Barbaresco. The 2015 finishes with real substance and gravitas, both of which bode well for its future in bottle. This may be the most finessed edition of Valeirano ever here.

Here is another knock-out Barbaresco from the talented team at La Spinetta. The 2015 Barbaresco Valeirano Vürsù grows quickly in power and volume as it sits in the glass. That fluid evolution adds to the expansive and generous nature of the bouquet. The wine passes through various phases of fruit, spice and delicate herbal intensity. In the mouth, it remains silky and long in resolve and endurance. Despite the heat of the vintage, this edition boasts beautiful softness and ripeness that is never too heavy.

Juniper, cherry, tar and eucalyptus flavors mark this supple, high-strung red. Rich, yet balanced by vibrant acidity and resonant tannins. Fine length. Best from 2022 through 2037. 1,166 cases made, 39 cases imported.

Charred earth, grilled herb, espresso and French oak aromas mingle with whiffs of violet and menthol. The tight austere palate offers dried cherry, star anise, blood orange and roasted coffee bean alongside astringent tannins that leave an extremely firm, mouth drying finish.