The 2010 Barolo Vigna S. Caterina emerges from the parcel in Lazzarito where the winery is located. Here the slightly higher elevation and southwest exposure result in a Barolo that is more aromatically lifted and red-toned vis-à-vis the Lazzairasco. Mint, pine, sweet red cherries and orange peel lifted from the glass, supported by firm yet nicely balanced tannins that give the wine its shape. This, too, is a fairly open 2010 that should drink well with only minimal cellaring, within the context of the year. As always, this is the most feminine of the Porro Barolos.

Leather, blue flower, black berry, tilled soil and allspice scents leap from the glass. The juicy palate delivers crushed black cherry, mint, thyme and sage alongside bracing but polished tannins and fresh acidity. The ripe fruit makes this almost accessible already, but hold for more complexity. Drink after 2020. Kerin O'Keefe

Serralunga d’Alba. From the Lazzarito vineyard. Concentrated ruby with orange rim. At first a whiff of sweet oak and leather amalgamating in sweet fruit and black tea leaves. Ripe fruit with tangy acidity and lots of powdery dusty tannins on the finish. Still a little bit one-dimensional and needs much more time in the bottle.
Waltr Speller - June2014