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nic and drying. Imported by Vinity Wine Company.
—M.L.
88
Malabaila 2006 Castelletto Riserva
(Roero); $NA. Roasted espresso bean,
leather and spice open the nose and are followed
by cherry and cassis. There’s also a perfumed,
scented quality but the tannins are extremely dry
and tight. —M.L.
87
Bricco del Prete 2007 Betlemme
(Roero); $NA. Aromas of wild berry,
floral notes and light spice shadings make for a
very nice balance. The wine is tannic, dry and raw
in the mouth. It should be paired with melted
chèvre cheese on baguette. —M.L.
87
Cascina Cà Rossa 2006 Monpissano
Riserva (Roero); $45. Bone dry
and extremely tannic, this Roero Riserva offers
interesting notes of wild berries, candied fruit,
orange zest and wild flowers. It’s tight, firm and
sharp on the palate. Imported by Vinity Wine
Company. —M.L.
87
Cascina Chicco 2007 Montespinato
(Roero); $32. Medium in
build and concentration, this perfumed Roero
exhibits tones of pressed violets, tealeaf, forest
fruit and wet earth. Pair this wine with buttery or
cheesy foods that will benefits from the naturally
high tannins and acidity. Imported by Vinifera
Imports. —M.L.
87
Cornarea 2007 Roero; $29. Blue
flowers, violets and red roses open the
nose of this nicely concentrated Roero. Beyond
the floral notes are tight berry nuances and bright
acidity. Imported by Tesori Wines. —M.L.
87
Deltetto 2006 Braja Riserva
(Roero); $NA. Coffee bean, leather
and tobacco tones are surrounded by delicate
aromas of wild berry, violet and spice. The tannins
are tight and bone dry, making for a good
pairing with cheese fondue. Imported by Casa
Bruno. —M.L.
87
Fratelli Casetta 2006 Riserva
(Roero); $NA. Dark concentration and
soft aromas of cherry and spice open the nose
with bright determination. They are segued by
leather, ash and sweet tobacco. This naturally tannic
wine leaves your mouth bone dry. Imported
by Sober LLC. —M.L.
87
Giovanni Almondo 2007 Bric Valdiana
(Roero); $NA. Sweet and ripe
tones of raspberry and black cherry help soften
this naturally tannic and sharp wine from
northern Italy. There are loads of perfumed and
floral notes as well and firm tannins seal the
close. —M.L.
87
Lorenzo Negro 2006 San
Francesco Riserva (Roero); $NA.
This tonic and tight Roero Riserva offers aromas
of wild berry, white almond and rose petal backed
by drying tannins and bright acidity. Pair it with
butter or cheese-based pasta dishes. —M.L.
87
Marsaglia 2007 Brich d’America
(Roero); $NA. This Roero benefits
from an added layer of spice, clove and cinnamon
that sits tight over floral notes and wild
berries (a tiny percent of Barbera is added to the
blend). There’s a charred, smoky tone in the
mouth and the finish is tight but firm. —M.L.
87
Michele Taliano 2006 Roche dra
Bossora Riserva (Roero); $NA.
Here’s a very ripe expression of Roero Riserva
with jammy aromas of strawberry and blueberry.
The softness of the mature fruit, however, is
tightly pulled back by the natural dryness and bitterness
of the Nebbiolo tannins. —M.L.
87
Monchiero Carbone 2006 Printi
Riserva (Roero); $NA. This Roero
Riserva boasts a light, elegant appearance with
defined aromas of citrus zest, pressed flowers and
wild blueberries. The tight, drying tannins would
pair well with aged cheese or creamy sauces.
Imported by Scoperta Importing Co. Inc. —M.L.
87
Ponchione Maurizio 2007 Monfrini
(Roero); $NA. Perfumed Indian
tea and jasmine open the nose of this garnet-colored
Nebbiolo-based Roero. The wine is tonic,
tart, with tight tannins and lingering spice notes
on the close. Imported by Ideal Wine and Spirits
Co. Inc. —M.L.
86
Bel Colle 2007 Monvijè (Roero);
$NA. Perfumed aromas of incense and
scented candle emerge from the nose of this garnet-colored
Roero. Tight tannins and bright acidity
close the deal. —M.L.
86
Cantina del Nebbiolo 2007 Roero;
$NA. Light graphite notes of pencil
shaving and slate roof come on the heels of wild
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berries, orange zest and powdered licorice. Shadings
of ash and smoke liven the mouth but the
finish is exceedingly tannic and dry. —M.L.
86
Monchiero Carbone 2007 Sru
(Roero); $NA. Here’s a Nebbiolo-based
Roero with dark concentration and rich aromas of
spice, blackberry, earth and loads of perfumed
church incense. It’s prickly fresh in the mouth
with a bitter, tannic close. Imported by Scoperta
Importing Co. Inc. —M.L.
86
Negro Angelo e Figli 2007 Prachiosso
(Roero); $NA. Light in density,
this fresh Roero exhibits aromas of orange
zest and tangerine skin on top of pressed blue
flowers and wild berries. The wine is sharp, tannic
and firm on the palate. Imported by Nardone
Wine. —M.L.
85
Careglio 2007 Roero; $NA. Light in
appearance with ruby highlights, this
Roero delivers easy aromas of tar, cassis, rose and
licorice. The wine is light, fresh and sharp with a
lean, watery finish. —M.L.
85
Malvirà 2006 Trinità Riserva
(Roero); $NA. This is a light, compact
Roero Riserva (made with Nebbiolo grapes) that
shows drying tannins and sharp aromas of wild
berry, citrus zest and white almond. Imported by
Trilussa Wine Company . —M.L.
85
Rabino 2007 Roero; $NA. This
Roero offers bright aromatic highlights
of forest berry, blue flower, orange zest, lead pencil
and spice—all delivered in lively, steady
pulses. In the mouth, the wine is enduring, tart
and firm. —M.L.
84
Fabrizio Battaglino 2007 Sergentin
(Roero); $NA. There’s a bitter
aroma here of red apple skin and apricot fruit
followed by citrus blossom, ash and licorice. Pair
this tart Roero with butter pastry stuffed with
cheese and cubed ham. —M.L.
84
Malvirà 2006 Renesio Riserva
(Roero); $NA. A touch of apple skin
and orange zest opens this light, garnet-colored
Riserva Roero. You’ll also get tar, licorice and
spice. The wine shows characteristic Nebbiolo
astringency in the mouth. Imported by Trilussa
Wine Company . —M.L.