“Pale raspberry at the core, this wine has an attractively delicate nose of field strawberries, rose petals and savory spice. The palate has feather-soft tannins and riveting, spine-straightening acidity. The structure meshes nicely with the bountiful fruit character. While there’s a hint of a high alcohol tingle in the background, the fruit tastes remarkably fresh. Unusually, this is a very drinkable Nebbiolo, despite its notably youthful character.”

“The 2020 Barbera D'Alba Superiore Fides Vigna Mosconi is rich with mineral earth of graphite, delicate smoke, plum liqueur, and black raspberry. It is medium-bodied, but has rich concentration, more structure, and freshness and lift throughout, with notes of red plum and turned earth as well as a crunchy texture. Drink 2024-2032.”

“The 2020 Langhe Chardonnay Piodilei is ripe and flinty, with ripe peach, smoke, and lemon curd. Fresh and medium to full-bodied, with a round texture and fresh citrus pith and saline, it offers notes of banana peel, honeycomb, and light baking spice. A clean and lovely wine, it could appeal to lovers of New World styles who are just being introduced to Italian wines. Drink 2023-2030.”

“The 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo has a medium ruby with an orange tinge. Aromas of anise, cranberry, and spice are followed by a medium-bodied red with fine tannins and an elegant lift. With notes of iron-rich earth, blood orange, and fresh acidity, I would enjoy this with a light chill, although it does have structure. A killer value, this is a good introduction to the wines of Pio Cesare without feeling dilute or watered down. Drink 2023-2030.”

“A rich but transparent amber, the NV Barolo Chinato reveals notes of blood orange, baking spice, mocha, and rosemary, followed by a medium to full-bodied red with sweetness and delicate, attractive bitterness in its hints of tea leaf and orange peel. Lifted and not heavy, it would be perfect paired with chocolate.”