Aurelio Settimo, Rocche dell’Annunziata, La Morra, Barolo 2009
Decanter average score: Individual judges’ scores: Paolo Basso 16 Ian D’Agata 17.75 Michael Garner 17

Intense, flowery, quite modern nose with aromas of sweet tobacco and strawberries. Big, rich, deep wine, showing menthol, dark cherry, plum and sweet spices. Needs time.
Price: £35 Waterloo Wine Co
Drink: 2015–2025
Alc: 14%