Pelissero Vanotu Barbaresco 2020 in Brampton, ON

The 2020 Barbaresco Vanotu is another terrific wine from Giorgio Pelissero. More than anything else, I admire the wine's balance. Dark-toned fruit, mocha, spice, leather and chocolate are nicely dialed up. The French oak is better integrated here than in most years. Quite simply, the 2020 is a stand out. Drinking window: 2026-2038. Score - 96. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Oct. 24, 2023) The 2020 Barbaresco Vanotu is another terrific wine from Giorgio Pelissero. More than anything else, I admire the wine's balance. Dark-toned fruit, mocha, spice, leather and chocolate are nicely dialed up. The French oak is better integrated here than in most years. Quite simply, the 2020 is a stand out. Drinking window: 2026-2038. Score - 96. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Oct. 24, 2023) 750 mL bottle