176 . E . PIRA & FIGLI CHIARA BOSCHIS MOSCONI BAROLO DOCG PIEDMONT - ITALY
A polished and elegant wine that reflects all the classic characteristics of textbook Barolo . There are brambly aromas of woody red fruit , like pomegranate , followed by toasted hazelnut , licorice and grassy earth . The delineated tannins and the freshness of the acidity add to the depth and important layering of the wine . Score : 96
John DeHart Value : $ 126
177 . CASTELLO DI MONSANTO IL POGGIO CHIANTI CLAS- SICO GRAN SELEZIONE 2016 TUSCANY - ITALY
Ripe cherry , strawberry and currant flavours are shaded by juniper , eucalyptus , black tea and mineral notes in this intense , balanced red , which is vibrant , firm and well-defined , with its fruit and mineral notes extending on the long aftertaste . Best from 2024 through 2045 . Score : 96
Nav and Sodi Hundal Value : $ 116
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178 . FRATELLI ALESSANDRIA BAROLO GRAMOLERE 2011 PIEDMONT - ITALY
Sweet red cherries , plums , menthol , smoke , tobacco , mint and licorice are some of the notes that meld together in the 2011 Barolo Monvigliero . Sensual , layered and creamy on the palate , the 2011 speaks to balance above all else . Ripe , silky tannins add to an overall impression of finesse .
Avtar Bains and Monika Deol Value : $ 104
179 . TERRALSOLE BRUNELLO 2015 TUSCANY - ITALY
This fantastic vintage is a classic one , balanced , elegant and powerful at the same time , 2015 is drinking very well already and has lots of room to grow and develop with time .
Rick and Kelly Eng Value : $ 91
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