Gianni Gagliardo, Barolo Preve Brut Zero Many of the lots are

Many of the lots are fermented in barrel

The lilting and wonderfully refined flavors possess a lovely sense of underlying tension as well as refinement before concluding in a lightly mineral-inflected finish where a hint of warmth arises

focused finish that displays noticeable warmth and a touch of sweetness

large-scaled Barolo reveals an unusual amount of detail for such a big wine

The wood can also be found on the notably more refined and even better-defined middle weight flavors that exhibit excellent punch and sneaky length

Gianni Gagliardo, Barolo Preve Brut Zero Many of the lots areGianni Gagliardo's 2010 Barolo Preve has come together quite nicely since I tasted it a few months ago. The tannins have begun to soften, allowing the dark fruit to come through with greater precision and nuance. Cloves, mocha, spices and black cherries wrap around the brooding, potent finish in a virile Barolo to drink over the next decade or so. Antonio Galloni