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Poderi Colla 2001 Bricco del Drago Dolcetto (Langhe)

Editors' Choice

Price $35

Lovely stuff, showing much better fruit than the 2000 did. Slightly floral on the nose (like rose petals), but complex and earthy as well, with hints of iron ore, black cherries and tobacco. This is 85% Dolcetto, 15% Nebbiolo, and is nicely balanced, with masses of soft tannins on the finish. Drink now–2010. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd. — J.C. (3/1/2006)

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Poderi Colla 2004 Dardi le Rose Bussia Nebbiolo (Barolo)

Price $76

Here’s a thick and dark style of Barolo with a concentrated focus on red currant, leather, roasted almonds, spice and tobacco. Its flavors are broad, far - reaching and are well supported by the wine’s firm but not intrusive tannins. It’s almost ready to drink now (give it three more years) and would taste fantastic with steak in pepper sauce. — M.L. (4/1/2009)

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Poderi Colla 2007 Dardi le Rose Bussia Nebbiolo (Barolo)

Price $65

Here’s a classic expression of Nebbiolo with soft oak tones that have deftly been worked into the natural fabric of this fruit-forward wine. The aromas are direct and intense with accents of cola, cherry, licorice and violet. The tannins are surprisingly silky and smooth given how young this wine is. — M.L. (9/1/2011)

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Poderi Colla 1999 Tenuta Roncaglia Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

Price $46

What a gorgeous nose—it’s all sweet dried cherries, root beer and leather. The flavors are ripe and pronounced. Cherries, raspberries and cola are front and forward. Like any proper young Nebbiolo, it’s tight and tannic, with a dry coffee-tinged finish. But the fruit dominates over astringency. — M.S. (11/15/2002)

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Poderi Colla 2001 Dardi le Rose Bussia Nebbiolo (Barolo)

Price $60

Smells a bit earthy and rustic, with scents of leather and iron ore, but the fruit emerges on the palate, slowly unfolding to reveal layers of plums and black cherries. This is a wine whose true potential is seen most clearly on the finish at this early stage of its evolution, where it gains in fruit intensity and complexity, boding well for the future. Try in 10… — J.C. (3/1/2006)

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Poderi Colla 2007 Roncaglie Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

Price $65

This is an extremely distinctive and site-specific expression of Barbaresco from the celebrated Roncaglie cru. The wine is characterized by feminine, delicate tones of subtle Indian spice, pressed rose petal, violets and light vanilla or white chocolate. It boasts well-integrated freshness and finely polished tannins. — M.L. (12/1/2010)

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Poderi Colla 2006 Dardi le Rose Bussia Nebbiolo (Barolo)

Price $73

Despite its young age now, the 2006 Dardi Le Rose Bussia Barolo will go on record as a classy, charming wine with long aging potential. The mineral tones are well etched and are followed by luscious layers of red fruit and spice. The tannins still need time to soften. — M.L. (12/1/2010)

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Poderi Colla 2008 Roncaglie Nebbiolo (Barbaresco)

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Price $58

Representing one of Barbaresco’s best cru sites, Roncaglie delivers elegant, ethereal aromas of wild berry, cherry cola, white chocolate and aged leather. There’s complexity and sophistication here that is further reinforced by the silky, firm nature of its tannins. — M.L. (9/1/2011)

Most Reviewed Designations

Bricco del Drago Bussia Dardi le Rose Costa Bruna Dardi le Rose Bussia Pian Balbo Roncaglie Tenuta Roncaglia

Most Reviewed Varietals

Barbera Dolcetto Nebbiolo Red Blend

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