Wine Reviews

More savory than fruity, revealing menthol, mint, eucalyptus, cherry and floral flavors. This red is elegant, with a line of well-mannered tannins girding the long finish.

Though reserved, this red delivers enough cherry, strawberry, rose hip, iron, tobacco and tar flavors, all allied to a supple texture. Firms up slightly on the finish, yet this is developing nicely. Refined and long.

From a hot and dry vintage, the Michele Chiarlo 2020 Barolo Cannubi has a pretty bouquet with dark fruit aromas, but the wine does not have the intense focus that we see with Nebbiolo in the cooler vintages. It offers an immediate side with soft cherry flavors and spice. It’s a fun and accessible Barolo overall.

cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and orange peel. Medium in body with lovely vibrancy, the 2020 has a ton to offer. I especially admire its energy, something this bottling has not always shown.

This opens up with cinnamon and dark cherries, as well as an earthy note reminiscent of tile. The palate is juicy and accessible, with fine tannins and a persistent, elegantly fruity finish. Bright, with incisive freshness and approachability.