2016 Barolo, Prapò, Luigi Vico, Piedmont, Italy

Prapò lies at the base of Cerretta in Serralunga, where the high proportion of silt and clay often produces punchy wines. This is Luigi’s first year producing his own wine and has turned to his friend Davide Rosso for winemaking duties. Like Rosso’s Baroli, this wine was fermented in concrete and aged in custom, French oak botti. Still a baby, this wine is dark, rich and concentrated, with notes of balsamic, sour cherries, forest floor and spice. It has luxurious tannins and a refreshing lift. Drink 2024-2040.