La Spinetta's 2015 Barolo Campè is one of the wines in this vintage that will drink well right out of the gate. Broad and ample on the palate, the 2015 possesses tremendous textural richness and sheer volume. Black cherry, plum, licorice, spice, menthol and chocolate abound in this inviting Barolo from La Spinetta. The 2015 is decidedly racy and exotic in style, both of which adds to its considerable allure.

This Barolo has a nice dose of soft spice and an accessible and upfront style. The 2015 Barolo Campè Vürsù is a dark and velvety wine with lots of dark intensity. You could wait for more tertiary aromas to evolve or easily pop this bottle open in a year or two with some braised short ribs. The wine sees 24 months of oak. Some 9,000 bottles we’re produced.

Grinzane Cavour. Tasted blind. Mid to deep ruby. Lifted, perfumed and exotic nose with cassis and cherry fruit. Not what you immediately expect from a Barolo. Fragrant cassis palate with fresh acidity and bags of grainy tannins. Long and intriguing, to say the least. (WS)