2017 Barolo Garretti

With a lion on its front label to represent Barolo, the "King of Wines," the La Spinetta 2017 Barolo Garretti is a wine of depth, dark fruit and concentration. This vintage delivers power and lots of momentum that you feel in the weight of the fruit, the aromatic intensity and the structure. The wine's alcohol measures 14.5%, and that, too, contributes to the overall brawn and muscle. This 10,000-bottle production appears very youthful and still nervous, so put it aside in your cellar for best results.

Garretti is located in the northeastern-most commune of Barolo, of Grinzane Cavour. The 2017 Barolo Garretti is savory with licorice, tobacco, plum pit, and cedar. The palate is round, with notes of ripe black cherry, forest floor, and cinnamon spice, and full structure that is gripping, though balanced. Drink 2024-2036.

The 2017 Barolo Vigneto Garretti is gracious and nicely lifted right out of the gate. Sweet floral notes and red berry fruit give the 2017 tons of immediacy. This mid-weight, perfumed Barolo from La Spinetta will drink well right out of the gate. I would prefer to drink it over the next decade or so.