Macerated cherry, strawberry, rose hip and earth flavors highlight this dense, linear red. Leans toward the tannins on the moderately long finish. Delicate but not fragile. Best from 2027 through 2038. 3,500 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.

Molino's 2020 Barolo is a very pretty, classy entry-level offering. Macerated red cherry, orange peel, cinnamon, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco inform this aromatic, mid-weight Barolo. All the elements are nicely balanced throughout. Vineyard sources are Annunziata, Berri and Perno. The 2020 is a real charmer.