Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Ampodium Size:12x750ml I should note that Vietti

I should note that Vietti plans to release a 2006 Barolo Riserva Villero

There is enough fruit for the 2001 to drink well for another decade or so

with a soft smokiness and olive notes

Showing a good depth of color the wine offers a rich dose of chocolate covered plums and cherries with tobacco leaf

Conterno’s Barbera officially carries the Cascina Francia vineyard designation to differentiate it from a new single-vineyard Barbera from the Cerretta vineyard the estate will release beginning with the 2008 vintage

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie Ampodium Size:12x750ml I should note that ViettiAromas of ripe, spice tinged dark berries and pungent flowers are sharpened by sneaky mineral and spice flourishes. Spicy and focused on the palate, offering juicy blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors that are complicated by salty olive and cracked pepper nuances. Fleshes out with air while maintaining liveliness and finishes bright, spicy and quite long, displaying sharp clarity, even tannins and lingering florality. Josh Raynolds