Lodali Barbaresco Rocca 7 Fratelli 2021

Enter a fragrant garden of delight with this Barbaresco, where each sniff reveals a lush blend of ripe cherries, red currants, and hints of rose petals mingling with delicate spices like cinnamon and clove. On the palate, savor the luxurious texture, with flavors of juicy raspberries, dried herbs, and a touch of earthiness, all perfectly balanced by fine-grained tannins and classic Nebbiolo acidity. For now or for later, this is a delightful wine.

Similar in color, the youthful ruby 2021 Barbaresco Rocche 7 Fratelli adds a nice spice element, opening to a perfume of ripe raspberries, spiced orange, roses, and clove. Medium-bodied, its fine tannins have a bit more tension. But it remains elegant and carries good energy throughout. It has a spine of acidity and a touch of saline earth, and it closes to a lovely lift of citrus. This is another very pleasing wine from Lodali, whose wines are clean and midweight, with a delicate sweetness to the fruit, but not sappy or overdone. Drink 2025-2036.