Polished and well structured, this vibrant, savory red hits all the high notes. It opens with enticing red cherry, pressed rose, ground clove and balsamic scents that follow through to the chiseled palate, along with crushed cranberry and licorice notes. Firm but refined tannins and fresh acidity lend impeccable balance and finesse. *Cellar Selection* (KO)

Germano's 2013 Barolo Prapò is an ample, broad-shouldered Barolo with plenty of Serralunga power and grip. Sweet red cherry, plum, menthol and licorice flesh out in the glass. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2013 has a good bit of aromatic lift that adds brightness. The 2013 spent around 45 days on the skins and was aged in medium-sized casks. (AG)

Lustrous mid ruby. Focused, fine red fruit nose with the merest suggestion of oak. Hints of marzipan that I associate with Serralunga. Lots of depth. Maraschino cherry fruit. Intense red fruit on the palate and with a muscular firm structure following the fruit all the way. Vivid acidity turning up on the finish. Really youthful and fine and firm at the same time. Mouth-filling, never-ending tannins. For the long haul. 17.5/20 points (WS)