This is a splendid introduction to the style of 2020 Barolos.  The wine is drawn from old vines in Pio Cesare’s Mosconi vineyard in Monforte d’Alba.  It shows the elegance and balance of the 2020 harvest and exemplifies the complex and noble character of the Nebbiolo grape.  Layers of juicy black plum and cherry fruits are underlain by hints of dried rose, cocoa, leather, sandalwood, anise, tar, smoke and spice.  The tannins are quite supple for a young Barolo, allowing for relatively early enjoyment.  The beautiful, long finish reveals nuances at every turn.  Delicious now for its balance and finesse, it will cellar well for another 15+ years.

Still tightly wound and coiled despite its age, this opens to reveal lemon, warm hay, fennel seed and paprika notes. Leesy on the palate, offering an oily texture and a lash of beeswax, with sweet spice details adding intrigue. Good length. Drink now through 2030.

Fresh and elegant, with good focus to the pure flavors of plum skin, creamed cherry, dried lavender and sandalwood, backed by an underpinning of graphite and tar-tinged smoke. The silky tannins are fine-grained and well-meshed, providing light, taut tension on the finish. Drink now through 2032.

A graceful white, with flint, smoke and spice accents on the nose transitioning to flavors of persimmon and golden apple fruit, with toasted almond, Meyer lemon and saffron notes. Long and creamy, with deftly honed acidity well-meshed with the plush profile. Drink now through 2034.

The 2020 Barolo Mosconi displays a darker ruby color and reveals a fantastic nose with spicier notes of fresh red cherries, incense, candied roses, fresh sage, and peppery spice. Elegant, with fine tannins and mouthwatering freshness, it’s ripe but very pure, with a long, clean finish. It’s delicious out of the gate but is sure to age with grace over the coming 15 years. I continue to be impressed with the consistency and value these wines have to offer, and readers should not sleep on them, since they’re widely available. Drink 2024-2040.