The 2017 Barolo Bricco Luciani has soft floral aromas of candied cherry licorice, violets, and sweet baking spice. The palate is fresh with ripe and candied fruit that lingers on the mid-palate, with raspberry lozenge, blood orange, and cola spice. The Bricco Luciani is finessed with just a touch of modern elegance and is well-integrated, approachable, and an all-around pleasure to drink. Drink 2022-2040.

This is both rich and dense, delivering plum, cherry, licorice, tar and menthol aromas and flavors. Builds nicely from beginning to end, with an aftertaste that echoes the fruit and savory themes and a dusty coating of tannins. Best from 2024 through 2040. 365 cases made, 110 cases imported.

This opens with aromas of violet, baking spice and vanilla. The firm palate offers dried black cherry, clove and white pepper alongside rather dusty tannins. Drink 2024–2032.