Ratings

Producer A Z	Wine A Z	Publication A Z	Rating A Z	Vintage A Z	Date A Z
Garesio	Alta Langa Spumante Pas Dosè Metodo Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Torre d'Orti	Amarone della Valpolicella	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2016	03/2023 Review xxx
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	10/2017 Review Blueberry and violet flower aromas follow through to a full body, firm and chewy tannins. Tannic yet fresh and tight. Needs time to soften but shows energy and vibe. Drink in 2020.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2013	03/2019 Review Aromas of black-skinned fruit, leather and baking spices take center stage. The hearty full-bodied palate offers raisin, white pepper and clove alongside velvety tannins.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	06/2019 Review There’s all the dried fruit and plum liqueur here that you would expect, as well as hazelnuts and almonds. Full-bodied and rich, this Amarone delivers the goods. Drink from 2022.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2016
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico straddles the line between the extroverted and savory styles of its category. Masses of black cherries, raspberries and plums take on further depths as balsamic spices and hints of animal musk evolve in the glass. It’s velvety in texture yet vibrant and remarkably fresh, with intense dark fruits lifted by juicy acidity, as savory herbal tones and purple-tinged inner florals form. This is long and penetrating, with a balanced structure to carry it for many years in the cellar, tapering off to hints of bitter bakers' chocolate and licorice. Consider me a fan.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Lots of rich, ripe mixed fruit with some dried-citrus and dusky-spicy undertones. Some mild ginger biscuit, too. Full palate with fruit and licorice coating the expansive tannins. Long, flavorful finish. Drinkable now, but best after 2022.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2016
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	03/2023 Review The 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is dark and savory with a display of black currants, wild herbal tones, flowery underbrush and crushed ashen stone. It’s softly textured and round on the palate, energized by vibrant acidity. A salty core of minerality o!sets its ultra-ripe ripe red fruits. A cascade of inner florals resonates over a coating of fine-grained tannins as the 2018 finishes long and youthfully poised. A short stay in the cellar is recommended here.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	11/2023 Review This is spiced and little earthy with notes of dark berries, chocolate, sweet licorice and charred bark. A hint of wet asphalt, too. Full-bodied wlth compact tannins, yet with a succulent, fluid nature. Textured and polished with a vivld finlsh. Drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	06/2024 Review Pungent aromas of dried red berries and spices. Full-bodied with a very silky texture, before firming up with very fine tannins, turning the wine more savory in the long finish. A solid core of raisiny fruit, accompanied by an equally solid oaky backbone. Not everyone’s preferred style these days, but this is polished, well made and enjoyable. From organically grown grapes. Give it a few years to integrate, then drink or hold.
Mazzi	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Castel	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2018	06/2024 Review Lovely nose with anise with a dried red plum alongside star anise and cinnamon, elegant with firm tannins and savoury finish.
Mazzi	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Punta di Villa	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2016	12/2021 Review The 2016 vintage offers more direct and precise fruit flavors that you taste here despite the air-drying process that defines Amarone. The Mazzi Roberto & Figli 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Punta di Villa offers an extra degree of complexity and depth that links this wine to this classic growing season. The blend is 65% Corvina, 5% Corvinone, 25% Rondinella and 5% Molinara, and the wine is submitted to 24 months of aging in barrique. The bouquet reveals dried cherry, baked blackberry, spice and grilled herb. The acidity is evident here, and compared to the Amarone Castel, the Punta di Villa shows less evident oak and more elegance as a result. This production of 9,000 bottles closes with cherry sweetness or cherry liqueur.
Mazzi	Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Punta di Villa	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2018	06/2024 Review Generous red and black fruits, alongside smoky toasty notes, intense dried fruits with mint and spice length
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2015	04/2023 Review The cedar riffs of French oak segue to bitter cherry, raspberry bon bon, alpine herb and Pastis, marking the finish. This is a slick, contemporary Amarone on one hand, without pushing any buttons of winemaking intrusiveness, on the other. Another red here that reminds me of a ripe, chunkier Pinot. Beautifully transparent, deft of touch with chiffon like of structure. I like the style. The oak, used to beautiful effect. 'Medium drying' of the fruit (2 mths),in a highly ventilated mountainous setting, is the key. This mitigates any malevolent botrytic development. The end result is floral, lifted, juicy, sappy and while concentrated, so very fresh. Drink or hold.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	03/2023 Review Dark and smoky in the glass, the 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea smolders up with a blend of grilled herbs, crushed ashen stone and dried black cherries. This is velvety-smooth, nearly glycerol in feel, with depths of saline minerals to balance. Rosemary hints toward the close o!set an opulent wave of ripe red and black fruits. The 2015 finishes dramatically long and spicy, with a bump of residual acidity that adds a completely unexpected yet welcome freshness.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2015	06/2023 Review Though better known for their exceptional Soave, brothers Claudio and Sandro Gini also produce red wines from their Tenuta Scajari at Cazzano di Tramigna. Their Amarone Monte Serea is a youthful ruby colour with smoky grey/violet shadings. Very scented, it displays aromas of dried and candied fig, cranberry, cherry and orange peel. Full and ripe with sure-footed, lush flavours of fresh and dried fruit, its lovely acidity helps maintain impressive freshness, while a gentle, nuance finish enhances this really stylish wine. Delightful.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2012	06/2021 Review This is drinking nicely now with clean currant and raisin character and a hint of balsamic. Medium to full body with crisp, dried-fruit flavors and still quite firm tannin. The fresh focus and balance here means that this will continue to improve, so drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2013	08/2022 Review Quite intense character, with notes of cassis, ripe plums, walnuts, licorice and wet earth. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and a velvety texture. Rich and generous, yet balanced and focused. Lingering finish. Drink or hold.
Vigneti di Ettore	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2013
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2010	01/2021 Review The 2010 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari lifts up with a refined display of black cherries, lavender and white smoke. With coaxing, it blossoms further, adding depths of exotic spice and purple-tinged flowers. It’s silky and pure with a savory display of pure red fruits and inner herbal tones, as cooling minerality collects toward the close. There’s wonderful symmetry here, tapering off remarkably fresh yet also with a coating of fine tannins, which should carry the Scajari for another decade or more in a cool cellar. That said, don’t come here looking for a powerful or extroverted expression of Amarone, because this is all about elegance and poise.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2010	10/2018 Review A rich undertow of wood smoke and loamy earth accents the flavors of dried raspberry, Earl Grey tea, espresso cream and date in this well-knit, medium- to full-bodied red. Fresh and focused, with fine-grained tannins firming the spiced finish. Drink now through 2027.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2011	03/2023 Review A lovely, expressive red, with a fragrant nose of cured tobacco and forest floor transitioning to flavors of black cherry reduction, soft fig, anise hyssop and mineral on the silky palate. Reveals fine-grained tannins that are supple and well-meshed, with juicy acidity driving the long finish of sweet fruit and spiced orange peel. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta. Drink now through 2031.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2011	03/2023 Review The 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari is brooding and backward as a whi! of freshly shaved pine gives way to black currants, earth tones and a lifting hint of camphor. This floods the palate with silky textures and opulent red fruits, all nicely contrasted by brisk acidity and a core of salty minerality that adds tension. The Riserva Scajari leaves the mouth aching with youthful structure as grippy tannins saturate, and a primary staining of concentration is left lingering. This massive Amarone Riserva is built for the cellar.
Gini	Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Scajari	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2011	04/2023 Review This address excels with styles that respect tradition, while pondering better, fresher approaches. A longer drying period (still only three months to others' six). Menthol, cherry liqueur, saturated darker fruit allusions with dried porcini dashi to camphor. A meld of admirable freshness and power. Drink or hold.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2018	04/2022 Review A beam of pure cherry is the hallmark of this round, supple red. Floral, mint, mineral and tobacco notes add depth as this unfolds gracefully to a lingering finish. This is firmly structured, yet balanced, with an aftertaste of fruit and wild herbs, tar and a chalky feel. Best from 2024 through 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco is a terrific introduction to the year. Sweet tobacco, licorice, mint, dried flowers and rose petal all grace this ethereal, classy Barbaresco from the Rocca family. Silky tannins give the 2018 tons of up-front appeal and plenty of charm. This is beautifully done. The straight Barbaresco is mostly Meruzzano plus young vines in Ronchi.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco is a very pretty, intensely aromatic wine. Dried herbs, rose petal, blood orange, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and sweet dried cherry all grace this attractive, mid-weight Barbaresco from the Meruzzano cru. Drink it over the next decade or so. I would give this a good bit of air firrst, though.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Austere and tannic, this is monolithic and unyielding, with elements of ripe fruit, and sweet spice and tar notes. Hard to see where this is going now, but shows character. Reveals pure cherry flavors after a few hours of aeration, so decant or cellar. Best from 2011 through 2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco is a gorgeous entry-level wine in this range. Dark and fleshy, the 2016 offers terrific depth as well as plenty of character, which is great to see in its peer group. Black cherry, plum, mocha, leather, spice and licorice all meld together. One of the more open wines in the range, the Barbaresco will also give readers an idea of what to expect. This is an absolutely delicious wine in its peer group and price range. The straight Barbaresco is a blend from Meruzzano and young vine fruit from Ronchi.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Bright and energetic, this is full of cherry, raspberry and tar flavors, with a hint of wild herb, all matched to a rich texture. Balanced overall, this firms up as the dusty tannins kick in on the lingering finish. Best from 2023 through 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco is a gorgeous entry-level offering from Albino Rocca. Ample and beautifully resonant on the palate, the 2017 possesses striking depth while retaining all of the glorious translucence of Nebbiolo. In this vintage, the 2017 has a bit more body and overall richness than is the norm, but that works so well in dialing up the sweet red berry, spice, mint and floral notes. It is such a gorgeous wine.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco is lovely. A wine of charm, the 2020 shows how appealing the vintage is. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and mint are all nicely delineated. This mid-weight, vibrant Barbaresco is impeccable. It's a gorgeous entry-level offering from Albino Rocca.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2020	01/2023 Review The style is fairly reductive, with a menthol character, dark cherry fruit and minerals on the savoury nose. Full of sucrosity on the palate, with crunchy tannins of good ripeness, refreshing, lively, brilliant acidity and an amazing liquorice aftertaste with a zip of sternness which is welcome at this stage. From a vineyard with southeast exposure planted between 1950 and 1980, this ages for at least 20 months in German and Austrian oak casks.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	05/2024 Review Extremely enjoyable Barbaresco, with fresh strawberry and pomegranate fruit character, as well as fresh violets. Crisp, chewy palate with slightly chalky tannins, yet good on the finish due to the tension. Crunchy and ready to drink now.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2021	Review A pretty red, this is elegant and perfumed, delivering strawberry, cherry, rose, licorice and spice flavors. Firms up on the finish yet remains elegant and focused. Shows fine, mineral length. Best from 2027 through 2045. 580 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Very floral with crushed berries and hints of lemon leaf in the nose. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins that are polished and together. Delicate finish. Drink now or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	09/2021 Review Moccagatta's 2019 Barbaresco is racy and expressive, which makes it a good choice for near-term drinking, once the tannins soften a bit. Cinnamon, blood orange and spice add aromatic presence to this bright, supple Barbaresco from vines in Muncagota, Basarin and Cott. Floral notes leave a closing accent on the taut finish.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	06/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco stands apart, thanks to the pleasantly bold and intact quality of its bouquet that is laced with sweet cherry fruit, candied orange, blue flower, rusty ore and iodine. This unique expression offers an equal measure of sweetness, which is contrasted against savory tones, with impressive precision and balance. I highly recommend this classic Barbaresco from the talented team at Moccagatta. Some 8,000 bottles were released at a reasonable price.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	10/2020 Review The 2018 Barbaresco is a soft, fruity wine to drink now and over the next few years. Crushed flowers, sweet red fruit, hard candy and spice give this pretty, nuanced Barbaresco lovely inner perfume to match its mid-weight personality. In 2018, the Barbaresco includes fruit from Basarin, which was not bottled as the vineyard was recovering from hail damage suffered in 2017. Drink it over the next decade or so.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2013	08/2016 Review The 2013 Barbaresco is an absolutely delicious entry-level wine. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, wild flowers and spices are all pushed forward in a beautifully perfumed, sweet Barbaresco that overdelivers big time. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this super-expressive, engaging Barbaresco from Moccagatta and the Minuto family.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2013	06/2016 Review A fruity, juicy version, sporting cherry, raspberry and currant flavors, accented by licorice and tobacco hints. Featuring gentle dusty tannins, this lingers with tar notes. Best from 2017 through 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	11/2016 Review Aromas of dark fruits and nutmeg follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a spicy finish. Like the linear line to this wine. Better in 2018.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2013	08/2018 Review Aged in oak for 12 months, the 2013 Barbaresco does a great job of presenting a sweet, fruity side that is carefully balanced against a frame of savory oak smoke and spice. This classic vintage offers contemporary notes of cinnamon and mocha with fresh and zesty berry notes at its core. That juxtaposition is very attractive indeed.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2014	08/2016 Review The 2014 Barbaresco is a delicious entry-level offering from Moccagatta. Black cherry, plum, lavender and cloves are some of the signatures in this dark, almost brooding Barbaresco. There is no shortage of intensity. If anything, the 2014 possesses quite a bit of power for its level. The tannins could use another few years to soften. Even so, the 2014 is impressive today.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2014	08/2018 Review Bold ripe fruit peels off the bouquet of the 2014 Barbaresco. The wine opens to a darkly saturated garnet appearance. It offers ripe aromas of black cherry and black currant. You also get some candied cherry or cough syrup. Those robust tones are followed by ethereal layers of balsam herb and dried rose. The wine is ripe with a touch of characteristic Nebbiolo sourness.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2017 Review A broad, spicy style, displaying plum, earth and tar flavors, shaded by toast and vanilla notes. The firm structure shores up the finish as this winds down, echoing plum, tar and spice details. Best from 2021 through 2033.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco is an attractive entry-level offering. Red cherry fruit and expressive floral notes give the wine brightness, while veins of supporting tannin add shape and drive. The bold fruit and up-front style captures plenty of the richness of the 2015 vintage. Today, the tannins are a bit coarse, but time in bottle should help.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2015	07/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco is an attractive entry-level offering. Red cherry fruit and expressive floral notes give the wine brightness, while veins of supporting tannin add shape and drive. The bold fruit and up-front style captures plenty of the richness of the 2015 vintage. Today, the tannins are a bit coarse, but time in bottle should help.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review With alluring aromas of cherry, black currant and flowers shaded by sweet spices and earth, this red is open and harmonious, though a few years in the cellar will improve it. Fine energy and length. Best from 2020 through 2033.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Fascinating aromas of earth, soil, dried strawberries and flowers follow through to a full body with round and juicy tannins. A flavorful finish. Lots of new wood now. A little old-school, but it will come around with age. Better in 2022.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Dried cranberries, dried strawberries, cherry tart and orange peel. Chewy and fruit-driven, but shows form and composure within the cherry-laden center palate. Drink from 2023.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The Moccagatta 2016 Barbaresco shows terrific balance and a very generous disposition that makes a great first impression. This is a steady and balanced wine, with a silky approach and long flavors of wild berry, spice, tobacco and licorice. Try this Barbaresco with typical Piedmontese carne cruda, or raw meat. Some 10,000 bottles were made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	10/2020 Review Moccagatta's 2016 Barbaresco is a dark, inviting wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender and sweet spice give the wine much of its immediacy. Shorter aging relative to the single-vineyard offerings means the straight Barbaresco will be ready to drink with minimal cellaring, and yet readers will also find a wine that has plenty of the energy and overall expressiveness that are such signatures of the vintage.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Spicy and inviting, featuring a beam of pure cherry, leather, licorice and tar flavors, shaded by vanilla and toasty oak. Firm, courtesy of the wood, with a touch of dryness on the finish. Bright acidity keeps this vibrant and long. Be patient. Best from 2022 through 2035.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The 2017 Barbaresco is an attractive entry-level wine from Moccagatta. The 2017 doesn’t quite have the body of some recent editions, but it is open aromatically and very nicely balanced, with mid-weight structure and plenty of near to medium-term appeal. Sweet spice, floral and vanillin notes linger nicely on the close. I would prefer to drink the 2017 sooner rather than later, before the fruit fades. The decision to age the straight Barbaresco in neutral oak works well given the modest structure of the year.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	07/2020 Review The Moccagatta 2017 Barbaresco is a blend of fruit from Muncagota and Ronchi (in Barbaresco) and Cottà (in Neive). This classic expression is beautifully accessible and immediate with a sweet and smooth quality that permeates the entire wine. That sweetness reflects the warmth and heat of the vintage, and the wine is more structured and tannic that you might initially suspect. Some of that firmness comes from 12 months of barrique aging. It packs a swift little kick at the end that gives this wine the power to pair with beef or pork. Some 8,000 bottles were made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Fresh and racy with cherries, raspberry leaf, dried flowers and chocolate orange. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, dusty tannins and vivid acidity. Fresh and attractive spiced red berry character with a dry, mineral finish. Better after 2025.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Barbaresco is a tasty entry-level offering from Moccagatta. Sweet floral, cedar and spice notes weave through a core of racy dark red fruit. Another year or so in bottle should help the elements come together more fully. Vineyard sources are Basarin, Cotta and Bric Balin.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2021	01/2024 Review A tangy Barbaresco that shows pretty notes of sour cherries, orange rind, allspice and ground coriander on the nose. Mediumbodied, zesty and chewy, with firm yet fine tannins. Attractive already but better from 2026.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	04/2022 Review This is bright and bursting with cherry, raspberry, licorice and iron aromas and flavors, while savory elements of eucalyptus, wild thyme and cut hay add detail. Fine balance and length. Best from 2024 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Angelo is superb. The aromatics alone are simply beguiling. Rose petal, mint, lavender, pine, orange peel and sweet red cherry give the Angelo remarkable allure. Pliant and silky on the palate, with striking resonance, the Angelo impresses from the very first taste. Its overall balance is simply remarkable. I loved it.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend taken from Ronchi, Ovello and Montersino that sees about 40 days on the skins, with submerged cap fermentation. Effusive and heady, the 2018 offers up beguiling aromatics and striking inner sweetness, all in an mid-weight style that is quite appealing. The 2018 is a bit nervy, but a few years in the cellar should do the trick.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend from Ronchi, Montersino and Ovello, co-fermented, done with extended submerged cap maceration that can go as long as 50-60 days. It offers remarkable depth in an elegant, transparent style that is hugely appealing. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint and raspberry all come together. Interestingly, it is the most reticent of the Barbarescos.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	12/2018 Review Aromas of cherry, plum, sun-warmed hay, leather and tar show promise, but this red will need time to absorb the beefy tannins. Rich and powerful, with a long, chalky finish. Best from 2023 through 2043.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Really beautiful and subtle Barbaresco with ultra-fine tannins and gorgeous strawberry and light-cherry character. Medium-bodied, this is so persistent and mouth-caressing. Drink in 2020, but so pretty already.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2015	09/2019 Review Forest floor, woodland berry, crushed herb and dark culinary-spice aromas set the tone. The tight focused palate offers crushed strawberry, red cherry, licorice and a hint of exotic spice while firm fine-grained tannins provide the backbone. Drink 2025–2035.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Angelo is a blend of fruit mostly from Ronchi, with pieces of Montersino and Loreto that sees 55 days on the skins. Today, the Angelo is very tight and austere. Crushed rose petal, cedar and dried herb notes are pushed forward, while the fruit is more restrained in its expression initially. Time in the glass brings out the wine's pedigree as well as the raciness and natural richness of the year. There is so much to like here.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Angelo is the most elaborate and oak-forward of the three Barbaresco expressions presented by Albino Rocca this year. The wine opens to dark color saturation with blackberry, dried fruit and plum. You get extra layers of spice, smoke, tar and tilled earth as well. The wine is robust and full-bodied. It deserves to sit next to a nice cut of steak on the grill.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Crystal-clear purity of fruit with everything ranging from rose petals to strawberries to dried cherries. Elegant and graceful, yet at the same time strong and strapping, this full-bodied Barbaresco zips with agile acidity through muscular tannins and deepness of flavor like a well-built athlete skating on ice. Drink from 2022.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2016	09/2019 Review Rose petal, iris, dark-skinned berry and spice aromas mingle with balsamic notes of camphor on this fragrant, stunning red. Elegantly structured, the precise palate evokes cranberry, Marasca cherry, star anise and thyme set against tightly knit but refined tannins and bright acidity. It's a quintessential Barbaresco, with fantastic tension. Drink 2024–2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	97 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Cherry, kirsch and peony aromas and flavors are the main features of this delicate red. These themes are accented by tar, tobacco and underbrush notes, showing an underpinning of mineral as this builds to a long finish. Beautifully balanced, with a white pepper aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2042.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Angelo, the estate's top bottling, is a blend of 50% Ronchi, 25% Montersino and 25% Loreto, done entirely in cask. Reticent at first, the 2016 needs several hours of air to start opening up. A super-classic expression of Nebbiolo follows, with hints of menthol, leather, iron, violet spice and licorice that develop later. The 2016 remains a wine of fascinating contrasts. It is at times light on its feet, while at other moments it comes across as much more powerful.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2018	04/2023 Review A solidly built red, with macerated plum and cherry flavors mingling with earth, leather and tobacco accents. Reveals tannins that are on the rustic side and dominate the finish now, with a hint of wild herbs on the conclusion. Best from 2024 through 2040. 175 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2019	10/2023
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Angelo is an exotic wine. Macerated cherry, white flowers, apricot and spice are some of the many notes that grace this sensual, super-expressive Barbaresco. Fine tannins wrap it all together while lifted floral accents frame the finish. The Angelo is beautifully done.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Angelo	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2019	04/2024 Review A floral nose with subtle aromas of cherries, strawberries and citrus peel. Medium-bodied, firm and chewy on the palate, with a meaty structure. This will need a bit more time to soften. Try from 2028.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Dark berry with some cranberry and dark chocolate. Subtle aromas. Medium-bodied with firm tannins that are polished and fine. Lightly chewy at the end. Shows sophistication. Drink after 2024.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Basarin offers up an exotic mélange of cherries in liqueur, spice, menthol and new leather. This is an especially exuberant vintage for the Basarin. It's a style that works quite well here. Soft contours ensure the 2019 will drink well pretty much right out of the gate. In 2019, the Basarin seems to have an added kick of ripeness that gives it an unmistakable flair.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	08/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Basarin shows tight, filigreed aromas of wild cherry, plum, violet and licorice. There is also a very distinct mineral note that resembles crushed stone or talc powder. It gives the wine sharp contours and brightness. The wine is dry with silky tannins, but there is a hint of sweet currant or forest berry that adds a pretty moment of softness to the palate.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	01/2022 Review Expressive, this red exudes black cherry, leather, tar and a touch of wild herb aromas and flavors. This has ample flesh to offset the firm structure, and the finish is framed by subtle vanilla and toasty oak. Excellent length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 400 cases made, 140 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2016
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2013	11/2016 Review Beautiful ripe fruit on the nose with blueberry and rose petal undertones. Medium body, soft and silky tannins and a delicious finish. Why wait? Drink now.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2013	08/2016 Review The 2013 Barbaresco Basarin is a gorgeous, super-classic Basarin from Moccagatta. Floral, lifted and beautifully perfuned, the Basarin shows the more gracious, feminine side of the Nebbiolo and Barbaresco. Sweet floral and red stone fruit flavors are among the signature. The tannins could still use more time to soften, but all th e elements are very nicely balanced.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2013	06/2016 Review A lush, juicy style of Barbaresco, this fills the rich texture with cherry, strawberry, licorice and leather flavors. Supple yet firm, with terrific balance, ending with a long aftertaste of sweet fruit, mineral and tobacco. Best from 2018 through 2029.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Basarin is lifted, sensual and open-knit, all qualities that will allow it to drink well with minimal cellaring. Succulent dark cherry, kirsch, leather, mint, lavender and spice add nuance in pretty, fleshy, mid-weight Barbaresco. At times, the Basarin is a touch alcoholic. Otherwise, it is very nicely done. This decidedly exotic Barbaresco from Moccagatta is certainly not lacking in personality.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Basarin (from the village of Neive) is a dark, dense and compact expression of Nebbiolo. The heat of the vintage comes through loud and clear with blackberry confit and jammy plum. The wine shows a loose-knit texture with dense tannins on the close. Only 5,000 bottles were produced. Because of that bold ripeness, this Barbaresco is better suited to near and medium-term drinking.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	07/2018 Review Ripe and rich aromas of strawberries, cherries and cherries follow through to a full body with lots of concentration and richness, as well as new wood. Flavorful. A bigger style. Start drinking in 2020.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review This is perfumed, its cherry, plum, leather and tobacco flavors framed by sweet, toasty oak notes. There is plenty of acidity and tannins, yet this is well-integrated. Should come together nicely with a bit of cellaring. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review This pumped-up rendering of Barbaresco opens with creme caramel and treacle tart, which flank the rich morello-cherry and tar character. As expected, it’s incredibly dense with tons of dark fruit packed in and a surfeit of tannins. Drink from 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Basarin (with 6,000 bottles made) shows some evident oak definition with very ripe fruit, dark cherry and exotic spice. The Basarin is aged in oak for 18 months. This wine offers thick textural fiber and lots of succulent richness. It brings a lot of volume and depth, although the quality of the Nebbiolo here just may be a touch too ripe, and I have reduced the drinking window as a result. Some 6,000 bottles were made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	08/2018 Review Dark cherry, lavender, menthol, raspberry jam, pomegranate, wild flowers and spice all race through the 2016 Barbaresco Basarin. As is often the case, the Basarin has a slightly exotic quality that is quite appealing. Time in the glass brings out a more red-toned, floral array of aromas and flavors. Despite its considerable showiness, the 2016 is best cellared for at least a few years.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Black cherry, spice, leather, cedar and menthol infuse the 2016 Barbaresco Basarin with striking aromatic complexity. Powerful and resonant, with terrific depth, the 2016 has so much to offer. Today, a hint of reduction lingers, but otherwise, the Basarin is very pretty and expressive. The 2016 finishes with real cut and an array of floral notes that add perfume and brightness.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Toasty oak wraps around the plum and cherry fruit in this lush red. Accents of menthol, tar and tobacco chime in as this builds to a long finish. Balanced and fresh, but needs time to integrate the oak. Best from 2023 through 2042.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Basarin is a classic Moccagatta wine. Ripe plum, mocha, espresso, sweet spice and a kiss of French oak make a strong opening statement. This forward, racy Barbaresco offers tons of immediacy. All it needs is a bit of time to fully come together. Even if it works well for the juicy style, the oak imprint is strong however.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Basarin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	01/2024 Review Cedar, Amalfi lemons, potpourri and cranberries on the nose. Firmly structured with chewy tannins and citrusy acidity, while remaining medium-bodied. Tight and fresh. Try from 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	09/2022 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Bric Balin is powerful and deep, as all these wines are, but also offers a measure of balance. Red cherry, red plum, espresso, menthol, licorice and mocha lend nuance to this decidedly potent, explosive Barbaresco. Bright floral top notes on the finish help soften the impact of the formidable tannins.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Black cherries, strawberries and fresh flowers with stems on the nose. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a slightly chewy finish. Vanilla is coming through from the wood now, but it should come together with bottle age. Try after 2024.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Bric Balin is going to be superb, once it softens. All the energy of this cool year comes through in a mid-weight, focused Barbaresco endowed with real drive. Readers need to be patient with the 2019, but it's a gorgeous wine in the making.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2019	08/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Bric Balin is distinguished by lots of wild berry fruit and a spicy hint of crushed white pepper that gives lift and immediacy to the bouquet. The tannins are quite firm in this wine and require more time to soften with bottle age. However, Bric Balin delivers overall elegance and length. This is a beautiful wine that is built for the long haul.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2013	06/2016 Review This fragrant version offers menthol, eucalyptus, sandalwood and cherry aromas and flavors, married to an elegant frame. Balanced, with a lingering aftertaste of spice and tar. Drink now through 2028.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2013	08/2016 Review The 2013 Barbaresco Bric Balin will delight Moccagatta's fans. Ample and generous on the palate, yet with a classic sense of translucency, the 2013 captures all of the personality and pedigree of the year. Full-bodied and intense, but also light on its feet for such a big wine, the 2013 is utterly captivating from the very first taste. A host of red cherry jam, spice, menthol, espresso, violet and lavender accompany the fiish. This is yet another impressive wine from the Minuto family.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2013	07/2018 Review Yum. Pretty blackberry and nutmeg aromas follow through to a full body, polished and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Loads going on here. Drink or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2014	10/2017 Review Plenty of dark fruit and green tea aromas that follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Solid wine. Better in 2020.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Warm tones of spice and toast greet the nose, while cherry, plum, licorice and vanilla notes ply the palate. Vibrant and balanced, with a long, green olive- and spice-filled aftertaste. All the elements are in the right proportions, but patience is required. Best from 2022 through 2036.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2014	08/2017 Review Interestingly, the 2014 Barbaresco Bric Balin is a bit lighter in body and overall structure than the Basarin, which is unusual. Red cherry, plum, mint, sweet tobacco and incense give the wine its distinctive aromatic flavor profile. The tannins are quite present, but they are also nicely woven into the wine's fabric. Today, the 2014 is not as flattering or showy as it has been in the past. Nevertheless, it is super-impressive.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review Bric Balin is a vineyard farmed by Moccagatta, but the name is trademarked to this estate and not part of the official appellation geographic mapping. The 2015 Barbaresco Bric Balin is characterized by thin and compact fruit at its core. It shows berry nuances of dried cherry and red currant backed by oak spice and toast. Despite the heat of the vintage, this interpretation offers extra balance and elegance.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Bric Balin has more than enough structure and breadth to handle richness of the year. Expansive and reasonant on the palate, the 2015 has a lot to recommend it. Blood orange, mint, red-toned fruit and floral notes find a striking counterpoint in the wine's vibrancy and underlying structure.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	07/2018 Review The finesse and intensity are so beautiful with cherries, cedar, sandalwood and a floral character on the nose and palate. Medium body, ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful finish. A great wine. Drink or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	97 Points	2015	03/2019 Review Offers an intense display of cherry, kirsch, rose, sandalwood and spice aromas and flavors. The kaleidoscope of flavors is matched to a firm, racy structure. It all comes together on the never-ending, mineral-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2043.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	06/2019 Review This is a private vineyard site registered to Moccagatta. The 2016 Barbaresco Bric Balin shows ripe fruit intensity with dark layers of cherry, dark blackberry and spice. This wine is more dry and subdued in terms of aromas with less of the baby fat and spice that you get in the other wines. The effect is dry and streamlined. This is a great bottle to open soon with pumpkin risotto. Production for this wine is the largest, with 14,000 bottles made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review A very ripe and self-assertive Barbaresco with peanuts, coffee beans, notes of tar and ash, as well as dried fruit. Hints of menthol. Very chewy and decadent on the palate with brassy tannins and an opulent finish. Blockbuster style, but holds together. The tannins linger on the roof of your mouth. Drink from 2024.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Well-marked by vanilla, coconut and toasty oak aromas and flavors, this red offers ripe cherry and plum notes and a spine of vibrant acidity. This should really sing once it integrates more fully. Features a fine, mouthwatering finish, with a chalky, minerally aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2037.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Bric Balin, Moccagatta's flagship, is fabulous. Rich and sumptuous in the glass, with tremendous allure, the 2016 has so much to offer. A rush of dark cherry, espresso, licorice, spice and leather builds as this creamy, luscious Barbaresco shows off its immediacy and appeal. There is plenty of tannin, but it is nearly buried by the wine's luxurious fruit. What a gorgeous wine this is. The 2016 is once again simply compelling. Another year in bottle has only been a help.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Bric Balin is the product of a very challenging growing season marked by hail, frost and a hot, dry summer, conditions that left the wine with drying tannins that are still evident. Even so, the 2017 has developed nicely. New oak accents that were strong last year have softened, while the wine retains good freshness. Dark cherry, plum, mocha and spice linger. All things considered, this is a solid effort, but readers have to be willing to look past the gritty tannins. I would open the 2017 well in advance.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2017	07/2020 Review Bric Balin is a 2.4-hectare site within the Muncagota cru with gray marl and calcareous soils at an ideal 260 to 300 meters above sea level. The Moccagatta 2017 Barbaresco Bric Balin brings extra intensity and concentration with dark fruit, spice, tilled earth and campfire ash. The wine sees a standard 18 months in barrique, and this too results in the added power you perceive. The tannins (both from the oak and the fruit in this hot vintage) are a touch astringent. Some 13,000 bottles were made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	10/2020 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Bric Balin is laced with the essence of sweet red berry, mint, cinnamon and rose petal. Gracious and lifted, with striking inner perfume, the 2018 is all class. It is especially beautiful with a few hours of air. I would prefer to drink this supple, juicy Barbaresco over the next decade, give or take. The 2018 is a very pretty wine for a vintage with significant hail damage. Then again, production of the Bric Balin is just 5,000 bottles, one-third of normal.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Bric Balin is a proprietor name for a 2.4-hectare site within the Muncagota cru. The Moccagatta 2018 Barbaresco Bric Balin is a beautifully dense and rich expression, with deep layers of dark fruit and plenty of steady intensity. it is powered by a 15% alcohol content that is not overly noticeable. The wine is structured and tight with an especially developed texture and structure that adds to the wine's overall length and staying power. The Bric Balin shows an elegant, firm and well-etched side of the vintage and offers us a fine wine from Moccagatta. Some 4,800 bottles were released.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	04/2022 Review This is well-oaked, with layers of vanilla, toast and spice notes wrapped around plum, licorice and tar flavors. There is weight and power, with muscular tannins, yet an overriding sense of balance and harmony. Best from 2025 through 2040. 1,100 cases made, 500 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review This is tense and concentrated with red berries, plum skins, crushed herbs and blood orange. Some ground spices, too. Medium-bodied with firm, linear tannins and chalky texture. Fresh and crunchy fruit in the middle with hints of raw mushrooms and dried herbs. Drink after 2025.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Barbaresco Bric Balin is the most reticent of the 2021 I tasted at Moccagatta for this report. Even so, it offers quite a bit of depth and fine balance, especially with regards to the integration of oak. White pepper, cedar, flowers and mint add an attractive upper register.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Bric Balin	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	01/2024 Review Spice box, toasted nuts, wild cherries and sandalwood on the nose. Firm and chewy, full-bodied, with broad and muscular tannins. Pretty wood spice. Needs a few years to come together. Try in 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Cole is, as always, the most potent wine in this range. A blast of black cherry, plum, mocha, new leather, spice, licorice and menthol hits the palate, followed by the big, bruising tannins that are such a signature of this site. Like the Basarin, the Cole has an exotic feeling of ripeness in 2019.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2019	08/2022 Review The Moccagatta 2019 Barbaresco Cole is beautifully sharp and defined, boasting a luminous ruby color and medium weight. The wine is redolent of red cherry, sour plum, licorice root and powdery crushed stone. The tannins are firm but also silky, and I'm betting on an elegant future bottle evolution for this classic vintage.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	01/2022 Review A polished red, boasting bright cherry and raspberry flavors that cozy up to toasty oak, with accents of hay, juniper and suede adding depth. Poised, vibrant and long, with an aftertaste of red fruit, vanilla and mineral. Best from 2025 through 2042. 250 cases made, 80 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	10/2020 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Cole is a bit less of a powerhouse than it can be. Sweet, spiced aromatics lead into a core of ripe red/purplish berry fruit. The 2018 is still coming together after its bottling this past summer. It is less bombastic and a bit more linear than is typically the case. All things considered, that is not a bad thing. There is a touch of astringency on the finish that is hard to get past.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2018	06/2021 Review The Moccagatta 2018 Barbaresco Cole opens to a medium garnet color and lots of bright primary fruit that pops from the bouquet. There are layers of raspberry, fresh cherry and Japanese plum, spice and powdered licorice. The tannins are slender and softened, giving this wine a silky personality. Production is 2,300 bottles.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	04/2022 Review Cherry and camphor flavors are the main themes in this Barbaresco, with flourishes of vanilla, savory spices and pipe tobacco. The texture is dense and finely woven, as this builds to a lingering conclusion with a spicy finish. Best from 2025 through 2039. 160 cases made, 80 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	08/2022 Review Lots of rose-petal aromas with dark fruit and hints of orange peel. Medium-to full-bodied with layers of fine tannins and a persistent finish. Give this another two or three years, but it’s very balanced for this producer. Try after 2024.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2017
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2017	07/2020 Review The Cole vineyard is located in the comune or village of Barbaresco, and Moccagatta farms a half-hectare parcel. The 2017 Barbaresco Cole (aged in barrique for 18 months) offers a slightly more robust textural fabric with pronounced tones of black fruit, spice and spent ember. The oak presence is felt both in the softness and richness of the aromas and in the power and structure of the mouthfeel. Of these three new releases from Moccagatta, this wine will probably go the furthest in terms of its drinking window. Production is small at 2,700 bottles.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	12/2020 Review Perfumed and expressive, this red reveals floral, cherry, vanilla and sandalwood aromas and flavors, with a hefty dose of raspy tannins courtesy of the new oak. Ripe and generous midpalate, it shows good balance overall, just needing time to absorb the oak. Best from 2023 through 2040. 160 cases made, 80 cases imported.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2013	08/2018 Review The 2013 Barbaresco Cole is my favorite Moccagatta release from this vintage. This expression does not hold back in termsof fruity intensity, but the overall ripeness feels more contained and integrated. This mid-weight wine is thick and expertly extracted with a long succession of black fruit, licorice and savory spice flavors.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	06/2016 Review Black cherry, tar, tobacco and earth notes mingle in this chunky red. There are plenty of tannins for support and this finishes fresh, showing fine balance overall. Fruit, spice and iron accents grace the aftertaste. Best from 2017 through 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2013	11/2016 Review Intense aromas of blackberry and blueberry with lavender. Full body, superfine tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Linear and pretty. Drink or hold.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2013	08/2016 Review The 2013 Barbaresco Cole emerges from a tiny, postcard-sized parcel just before the start of Montestefano. The Cole is always the richest and broadest of the Moccagatta Barbarescos. Curiously, this is also the first of the estate's vineyards to ripen. An exotic mélange of dark cherry jam, wild flowers, mint, lavender and mocha takes shape in the glass. The 100% new oak is clearly felt but is also very nicely integrated just the same. This racy, forward, intense Barbaresco captures the essence of the Moccagatta house style.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	10/2017 Review The bouquet is spicy on this one with ripe morello cherries, bark, forest floor, asphalt and plenty of vanilla. Full body and juicy with bold tannins, fresh acidity and a chewy finish. Drink in 2020.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2014	08/2017 Review The 2014 Barbaresco Cole is the richest, deepest and most powerful of these four Barbarescos from Moccagatta. Today, the 2014 comes across as quite unctuous and deep, with a real feeling of gravitas that runs through the wine. An infusion of black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and dark spice leads into the huge, textured finish. The late harvest produced very ripe, dark-toned fruit with a level of unctuousness that marries well with the new French oak.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2014	11/2017 Review A distinctive nose of vanilla and sweet spices leads off, followed by a core of ripe cherry, plum, licorice and tar flavors. The texture is smooth and plush despite the youth. Shows a fine confluence of complex fruit, spice and savory notes on the vibrant, taut finish. Best from 2022 through 2040.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2014	08/2018 Review The 2014 Barbaresco Cole is a nicely balanced and intense red wine. The fruit shows a ripe and slightly soft quality that is not uncommon in this vintage of Barbaresco (despite how counterintuitive that may seem for what is generally accepted as a cool vintage). This wine tastes like it came from a hot vintage instead. The finish is rich and almost chewy.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	08/2017 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Cole is the most unctuous and deep of these wines. Because of its small production relative to the other Barbarescos in the range, the Cole gets the most new French oak. Powerful and concentrated in the glass, the Cole is a deep, unctuous Barbaresco that leans towards the darker end of the Nebbiolo flavor spectrum, all qualities that are enhanced and further brought out by the new oak.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Cole shows extra ripeness, structure and fruit extraction. This is a warm-vintage Nebbiolo, and the darkness and intensity of the fruit leaves little doubt about this fact. There is some astringent tightness—this is a quality you find across the Moccagatta line—but this vintage is better suited to medium-term consumption. Only 3,000 bottles were made.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Plum, licorice, leather and menthol flavors are shaded by sweet spice notes in this broad-shouldered red. The acidity is subtle, making its presence felt with the mouthcoating tannins on the long finish. Best from 2022 through 2035.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	07/2018 Review A dense and layered red with a dried strawberry and floral character. Cedar and sandalwood, too. Full-bodied, tannic and chewy. Yet, there’s a freshness and complexity underlying greatness. Try in 2022.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review A very fruit-forward and ripe Barbaresco with lots of toasted barrique character coming through, giving a meaty and blackberry-tinged impression. Hints of dried cloves. Extremely chewy on the full-bodied palate with blockbuster fruit and dense tannins. Some may consider it overdone, but others will love the brashness. Drink from 2027.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Ripe and spicy, yet fluid, this Barbaresco packs plenty of plum, cherry, leather and tar flavors into a sleek, vibrant profile, enhanced by vanilla, coconut and toasty notes from the new oak treatment. Firms up on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cole (with only 3,000 bottles made) offers toasted notes of espresso rind, dark fruit and light tones of exotic spice. The wine is juicy, generous and fruit-forward with lots of dark concentration and saturated berry notes. The wine is bigger than your standard Barbaresco, and it's ready to serve with marinated, grilled steak tips.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cole shows the muscular, virile personality that is so typical of this tiny site in the village of Barbaresco. Graphite, smoke, leather, licorice and dark spice add to a feeling of gravitas. Readers will have to give the 2016 at least a few years in bottle to soften as the tannins are imposing at this early stage. As always, the Cole is the most muscular and explosive wine in the range. In 2016, everything comes together in a superb Barbaresco that has so much to offer.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The most overt wine in the range, 2016 Barbaresco Cole is powerful and bombastic, as it so often is, with a real sense of gravitas and tons of sheer character. Plum, chocolate, spice, new leather and sweet French oak are all kicked up a few notches in this decidedly opulent, massive Barbaresco from Moccagatta.
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Moccagatta	Barbaresco Cole	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Riserva Cole is a powerhouse. A blast of dark plum fruit, mocha, espresso and sweet French oak all race across the palate. The 2020 spent 30 months in French oak, 50% new. Not surprisingly, the Riserva is a pretty extroverted wine that will please lovers of this style. I admire the richness and density here, but find the oak at the limit. The site lends itself well to Riserva, but I think there would be more site character with less oak.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Pouring from the bottle with a light ruby color, the Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Cottà shows dried cherry, cassis and lots of blue flower or summer lavender. This is a classic and neatly contained expression of cool-vintage Nebbiolo. The bouquet is fluid but also compact, and you can look forward to an interesting aromatic evolution to come as this wine continues along its aging path. Only 2,000 bottles were released.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Cottá shows the mid-palate pliancy and depth that is typical of this site, but in the gracious, understated style that defines the Rocca Barbarescos today, especially in this vintage. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice and leather all flesh out in the glass. Give it a few years to soften.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2019	06/2022 Review The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Cottà (with only 2,000 bottles made) shows a medium light consistency with pretty ruby and garnet highlights. Looking back at my past notes, it seems that the light color and luminous appearance is almost always a defining factor of this pretty wine. This Barbaresco follows through to the palate with exceptionally soft and silky sensations with subtle berry aromas, rose, licorice and tea leaf. There is an accessible side to Cottà for sure, but it would also be interesting to watch its future bottle evolution.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	08/2022 Review A perfumed and very fine wine with green strawberries and hints of cherry and lemon rind. Medium body and delicate tannins, with a fine texture and a medium-chewy finish. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	01/2022 Review This features a firm backbone yet remains a generous red, evoking strawberry, cherry, sanguine, tar and smoky, savory flavors. Elegant and linear, with a long, detailed finish. Best from 2026 through 2043. 150 cases made, 40 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Cottá is stellar. This is the first year the Cottá was vinified in oak (as opposed to steel), with about ten days of submerged cap maceration at the end. It offers up an exciting mélange of dark cherry, plum, spice, cedar, tobacco, incense and mocha that build into the heady, explosive finish. Medium in body, with striking depth, the Cottá is superb.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Inviting aromas of toasted hazelnut, violet and ripe forest berry waft out of the glass along with a whiff of leather on this stellar red. Firmly structured and elegant, the savory palate is still young and primary but already shows juicy Morello cherry, cranberry, star anise and a hint of coffee bean alongside a backbone of fine-grained tannins. Vibrant acidity keeps it bright and balanced. Drink 2029–2044.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Cottà displays a subdued but steady personality. The bouquet is stitched carefully together with dried berries followed by balsam herb, rosemary sprig and cherry cola. There is an oxidative or slightly evolved note, but it is well massaged into the black fruit and spice that sits at the core of this Barbaresco from Neive. The mouthfeel is elegant and bright. This is the inaugural vintage by Albino Rocca.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2015	02/2019 Review This stunning, structured red has lovely floral and spice aromas of iris, violet and cinnamon that take center stage while red berry and menthol float in the background. Full bodied and extremely elegant, the tight polished palate delivers ripe morello cherry, raspberry compote, star anise and nutmeg framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2035.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2015	09/2018 Review This is very structured and linear with a fine line of tannins running through the center palate. Medium to full body. Cedar and dark-berry character. Long and focused. Muscular and fine-tuned. Drink in 2021.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	08/2018 Review Here in its first release, 2015 Barbaresco Cottà, shows the natural breadth of this vineyard in Neive. There has a real sense of weight and gravitas that distinguishes the Cottà in this range. I would give the 2015 at least a few years in bottle to fully come together. This is certainly an auspicious debut. The Cottà could very well be a new star in the range.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Dried strawberries, tea leaves, cedar and dried spices make for an enticing prospect. The full-bodied palate, meanwhile, has a regal core of tannin power, punctuated by mouthwatering acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink from 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cottà shows all the density and power that is typical of this site in Neive, qualities that are further amplified by the smaller cask used for this tiny production bottling. Dark cherry, plum, graphite, licorice, spice and menthol add to an impression of gravitas in this powerful, muscular Barbaresco from Albino Rocca.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2016	06/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Cottà is a nicely executed wine with linear and crisp aromatic details that are all presented with purity and clarity. The wine also produces a soft and subtle side with a caressing mouthfeel that is framed by polished tannins and balanced freshness. This Barbaresco tastes great straight out of the gate. It would make a perfect companion to a porcini risotto.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Balsamic aromas of menthol mingle with new leather, crushed botanical herbs, iris and wild berry. Juicy and structured, the firm but elegant palate offers ripe Marasca cherry, licorice and grilled herbs alongside tightly knit, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. It's full bodied and focused. Best 2026–2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2017	10/2020 Review One of the highlights in this range, the 2017 Barbaresco Cottà possesses tremendous depth along with the sheer breadth that is the key signature of this Neive cru. Black cherry, plum, leather, licorice, mint and lavender soar out of the glass, all with the backing of serious tannins that are going to need time to soften. This is impressive stuff.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Notes of ripe cherries, ground spices and bark with hints of chocolate and dried leaves. Medium-bodied, polished and refined with a rather supple tannin structure yet with a firm, lingering finish. Try in a year or two.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	DC - Decanter	96 Points	2020	01/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Cotta is a powerful, dense wine that shows the natural richness of this site, but tempered by the restrained style that runs through all these wines. Succulent red cherry, red plum, blood orange, spice. There's gorgeous depth here.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review This vineyard is where the Tortonian imprint from the land gives complex and long lived wines,' says Albino Rocca. The presence of high amounts of limestone in the soil seems clear in the very fresh pomegranate fruit, sweet violet, yet tense, very classic, pure redcurrant fruit alongside whiffs of cinnamon. The attack is full of sucrosity and savouriness, relaxing, elegant acidity, lifted and high with velvety if not silky tannins. Warming but balanced. Great tension of fruit and a great wine.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	05/2024 Review Aromas of fruit, sweet violets and roses. It’s more upfront on the palate, with firm dusty tannins, refreshing acidity and a good cherry-pit finish. Medium-bodied. Needs a year to be more enjoyable.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Cottà	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2021	Review There's a slight candied quality to the cherry and strawberry fruit in this juicy red, along with floral, menthol and iron accents. Light on its feet and succulent, this tightens up on the finish, where subtle fruit notes fade gracefully. Best from 2027 through 2043. 150 cases made, 40 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Showing a very fine and lean appearance, the Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Montersino is delicate and nuanced even at this very young stage in its life. There are layers of small berry, cassis, grilled earth, blue flower and crushed stone that complete this very classic portrait of a grape. Only 2,000 bottles were released.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Montersino stands out for its inner perfume and aromatic presence. This mid-weight, lithe Barbaresco is super classy. Dried rose petal, orange peel, mint and wild flowers open with a bit of coaxing. This is an intensely floral, ethereal style, but there is plenty of Nebbiolo grip. The 2018 is all class.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Montersino marries elegance with power. Sweet wild cherry, tobacco, cedar, mint, spice and dried flowers open first, followed by a kick of Nebbiolo acids and tannin that make themselves felt on the mid-palate and finish. Complex and beguiling, the Montersino has a lot to say in 2019. There's real depth here, not to mention tons of character.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Underbrush, dark cherry and hazelnut aromas form the nose along with a pretty whiff of blue flower. Firmly structured, the savory palate offers ripe Morello cherry, ground clove and licorice framed in tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. Give it a few more years to fully unwind. Drink 2027–2034.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Montersino is silky, gracious and enveloping, all while retaining a very classic mid-weight sense of structure. Rose petal, mint, game, sweet red cherry, chalk and white pepper add an attractive aromatic register. All the elements are very nicely balanced in this mid- weight Barbaresco.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Aromas and flavors of medicinal herbs, juniper, sage, cherry, mineral and licorice mark this savory red. Firm and a bit austere now, with a core of ripe fruit and dusty tannins shaping the finish. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Lovely softness and juiciness to this Barbaresco with delicious strawberry and light chocolate character. Medium-bodied, round and pretty. Drink now.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Montersino is marked by distinct floral overtones, bright red berry fruit and gracious, mid-weight structure. Clean mineral notes add energy to a Barbaresco that stands out for its tense, crystalline personality. Pine, mint, chalk and crushed rocks give the 2016 its distinctive aromatic upper register to balance things out. This is such a vivid and expressive wine.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	08/2019 Review There are beautiful notes of rhubarb and rose petals on offer here, as well as incense and thyme. Medium to full body, round yet structured tannins and a chewy finish. Drink from 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Pure, exhibiting rose, cherry and raspberry aromas. Elements of tobacco, eucalyptus, mineral and tar chime in on the palate. Elegant and long on the finish. Firms up and shows fine balance overall. Best from 2022 through 2037.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Camphor, underbrush, clove and rose petal aromas lead the nose. The linear, focused palate offers sour cherry, star anise and cracked herbs alongside racy acidity and ground clove before a saline and orange zest finish. Young and austere, it needs time but shows great potential. Drink 2026–2036.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Montersino offers a striking mix of energy, power and depth. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, white flowers, chalk and pine are all laced together in a lithe Barbaresco that pulses with vibrancy. The Montersino impresses with its persistence and feeling of vitality.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Rose, underbrush, tilled earth and leather aromas mingle with balsamic whiffs of eucalyptus. The savory full-bodied palate is also earthy, offering ripe black cherry, raspberry, tobacco and a hint of game set against rather lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Drink after 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Attractive aromas of red berries like raspberries and strawberries with hints of dried herbs, walnuts and bark. Medium-bodied, juicy and bright with fine, velvety tannins that are firm and grippy. Lingering finish. Very fine. Drink from 2025.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2020	01/2023 Review A pure violet perfume shines from the glass allied to dark wild fruits and watermelon. Full of sucrosity on the palate, this Montersino is vibrant and savoury, with elegant tannins and lifted, integrated acidity. There is a lot of limestone here at 400m where this vineyard is based and which imprints a remarkable finesse.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Montersino is intensely floral and savory, reflecting a slightly higher position on the slope in a cool site. Dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, spice and earthy tones lend character. There is plenty of complexity and nuance here, and certainly more than enough depth to balance the tannins. This is a fine vintage for the Montersino.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Montersino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	04/2024 Review A perfumed nose with cherries, wild strawberries, dried rose hips and pink peppercorns. Juicy and bright on the palate with crunchy tannins. Medium-bodied, tense and focused with a firm finish. Drink after 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto marries depth, energy and the pedigree of this site. There is real intensity here. Firm Ovello tannins wrap around sweet red cherry, leather, spice, menthol and licorice. Bright saline notes and piercing young Nebbiolo tannins extend the finish effortlessly. This is a super-classic expression of Ovello.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2019	06/2022 Review This bottle now names the vineyard cru, Ovello, as well as the plot within that site, Vigna Loreto. The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto shows a smooth consistency (especially when compared to the more angular and determined Ronchi). However, Ovello doesn't hold back on power either, and the wine counts long palate persistency with lingering tones of wild cassis, rose and crushed limestone. To me, this wine offers the best of both world with the softness of Cottà and the background tightness of Ronchi. Only 3,000 bottles were made.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2019	01/2022 Review Expressive for its aromas and flavors of rose, this red also boasts generous cherry, strawberry, mineral, white pepper and tobacco notes. Supple and harmonious, with ample structure for aging. Stylish and long. Best from 2026
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Iris, rose and baking spice aromas take center stage on this beautiful red. It's young and tight but already delicious, featuring ripe red cherry, star anise and ground clove set against a backbone of bright acidity and noble tannins. It will age well for years. Drink 2029–2039.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is fabulous. Bright and translucent, with terrific energy, the 2019 is all class. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petal and orange peel convey the purest essence of Nebbiolo classicism. White pepper, chalk and mint lend brightness to the taut, very Ovello finish. In this tasting, the 2019 is positively stellar. It saw 25-30 days on the skins followed by 20-22 months in cask. Give it a few years to soften.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	09/2019 Review Of the three single-vineyard expressions of Barbaresco from Albino Rocca tasted this year, the 2015 Barbaresco Ovello (with 2,500 bottles made) exhibits the most defined mineral note. The bouquet shows dark fruit, spice and medicinal herb. It also delivers a very pretty and defined note of crushed granite or pencil shaving. The Ovello is also distinguished by a sweet and more succulent mouthfeel. Of these three wines, including the Barbaresco Cottà and the Barbaresco Ronchi, this is my favorite.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Aromas of roses, orange peel and fresh plums. Full body, yet very fine tannins that give this such pretty finesse, tension and form. Hard not to drink now, but a long life ahead. Try in 2021.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Enticing aromas of star anise, blue flower, wild berry, menthol and a whiff of new leather all come together on this gorgeous elegantly structured red. The full-bodied creamy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, baking spice, licorice and tobacco framed in fine-grained tannins that offer seamless support. It's balanced, with fresh acidity. Drink 2022–2035.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Pretty cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors define this elegant, supple red. Firmly structured and beautifully integrated, leaving a lingering aftertaste of iron, tobacco and underbrush. Best from 2022 through 2042.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is beautifully lifted in the glass. Even in this warm vintage, the Loreto retains the nerve and tension that are such signatures of this Barbaresc vineyard. Crushed flowers, dried herbs, mint and chalk are all nicely delineated in a precise, finely sculpted Barbaresco endowed with real character. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2015 for at least a few years before diving into bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Dried peaches, rose petals and orange peel all make for a very fragrant impression. Medium-to full-bodied and velvety in terms of tannin texture, but with underlying chewiness. Real kick of acidity on the finish. Drink from 2021.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	08/2019 Review A wine of density and power, the 2016 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is marked by its vertical build and overall sense of structure. Dense and pliant in its first impression, the 2016 has plenty of muscle lying in the background. Iron, smoke, wild berry, hard candy, spice and sweet floral notes all develop. Time in the glass brings out a more aromatic side of the wine's personality to complete things very nicely. The incisive Ovello tannins naturally need time to soften, but all the elements are in the right place.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	95 Points	2016	10/2019 Review Wild berry, pressed rose and camphor aromas mingle with a whiff of pipe tobacco. The palate is vibrant and precise, showing ripe red cherry, orange zest, clove and star anise alongside firm acidity and taut but fine-grained tannins. Drink 2024–2034.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Sour cherry and rose petal aromas segue into currant, licorice and loam flavors in this elegant yet tightly wound red. Austere and a bit severe on the finish today, yet shows terrific balance and length. Best from 2022 through 2037.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Ovello is fine and sculpted, as wines from this cru are, but in 2017 it has an extra bit of weight that really balances some of the natural austerity that comes so easily in Ovello. Crushed red berries, chalk, mint, white pepper and rose petal fill out the layers effortlessly. Vivid and translucent in the glass, the 2017 is incredibly beautiful and so expressive.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2020	06/2023 Review Aromas of ripe strawberries and cherries with tree bark, nutmeg and sandalwood undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins that are melted into the wine. Solid fruit core and vivid acidity with a tense, lengthy finish. Try from 2025.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto is a bright, nervy Barbaresco, Kirsch, dried flowers, chalk, mint and white pepper give the 2020 its distinctive upper register. This mid-weight, vibrant Barbaresco needs time to soften. It is the most reticent of these wines.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2021	05/2024 Review Attractive red berries with hints of spices, nutmeg and cocoa. Medium-bodied with dusty tannins that are firm and lightly chewy. Dry and polished on the palate, with juicy acidity and a firm finish. Try from 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2021	Review This is lean and supple, offering cherry, strawberry, white pepper, iron and tar flavors. A matrix of dense, assertive tannins shows up on the finish, where the white pepper note lingers. Offers fine purity aligned with a racy profile. Best from 2028 through 2045. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	04/2022 Review Pretty aromas and flavors of rose, cherry, strawberry and currant are accented by loam, iron and eucalyptus in this fluid and solidly structured red, which is approachable and should age well too, with terrific freshness and energy on the long aftertaste. Best from 2024 through 2040. 163 cases made, 42 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	09/2021 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi is one of the best wines in this range from the Rocca family. Sadly, there is just one 15HL cask of it. The Riserva finds a super-appealing middle ground that marries classicism with power. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice and menthol give this brooding, potent Barbaresco tons of nuance. Fabulous.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Ronchi is a powerful, dark wine. Black cherry, plum, leather, gravel and incense bring out the darker side of the Nebbiolo. Sage, menthol and pine are some of the nuances that linger o the potent close. Firm, muscular tannins suggest a few years in the bottle are warranted.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2018	06/2021 Review With fruit from the village of Barbaresco, this wine shows a broad and more wide-sweeping approach to the bouquet. The Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Ronchi offers cassis and wild rose with a more etched tone of crushed stone at the back. Its overall performance remains quite elegant, but I can't help but notice the extra momentum and power on offer here. This was a release of about 8,000 bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2018	04/2022 Review The core of cherry and raspberry flavors are shaded by licorice, iron, tar and eucalyptus notes in this complex, sinewy red. Balanced and long, with a touch of heat on the finish, yet this should evolve nicely. Best from 2025 through 2040.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbaresco Ronchi is another gorgeous wine in this lineup from Rocca. As always, the Ronchi is a Barbaresco of breadth and power. In 2018, those qualities are expressed in a decidedly understated manner. Wild cherry, plum, sage, tobacco and menthol are all kicked up in this super-expressive Barbaresco. Hints of orange peel, spice, star anise and sweet ptpe tobacco grace the layered, exquisite finish
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2019	06/2022 Review The Albino Rocca 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is concise and tight with precise aromas of blackcurrant, aniseed, crushed stone and blue flower. Ronchi fruit often shows this more angular and linear quality, and these traits come through with special sharpness in this vintage. Additionally, there is an earthy, crushed limestone quality that also seems specific to this expression. The tannins are hard and firm, setting this wine up for a longer drinking window. Production is 8,200 bottles.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Fresh strawberry with hints of cherry, as well as orange peel. Medium to full body with chewy tannins and a savory finish. Give this two or three years to soften and come together. Try after 2024.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	01/2022 Review Round and fruity, featuring cherry, raspberry, earth, tar and white pepper aromas and flavors. Reveals a floral hint, too, as this plays out with grace and finesse. Well-structured and silky. Best from 2025 through 2040. 650 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review Floral aromas of rose and violet align with Morello cherry and aromatic herb on this fragrant red. Precise and savory, the palate is still youthfully tense, delivering red cherry, pomegranate and licorice alongside tightly wound, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Give it time to fully develop. Drink 2029–2039.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2019	09/2022 Review The 2019 Barbaresco Ronchi is a deep, potent wine. In this tasting, the Ronchi impresses with its stature, aromatic presence and textural intensity. Dark red cherry, red plum, cinnamon, rose petal and dried flowers emerge with a bit of coaxing, but the Ronchi is one of the least giving wines in the range today. I would cellar it for at least a few years. It is another wine where elegance and power meld together.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	09/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Ronchi is driven by dark and succulent fruit. Aromas of blackberry, dried cherry, spice, tobacco and smoke come together in seamless fashion. The wine offers intensity and power, all lavished over an accessible and velvety mouthfeel. You especially taste the warm vintage on the finish with cherry confit and blackberry preserves.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	11/2018 Review A mix of sweet cherry, licorice and tar flavors, backed by dense tannins, this red has all the elements in the right proportions but will require time for them to come into balance. Fine length. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	10/2018 Review The 2015 Barbaresco Ronchi is gorgeous. The richness of the vintage marries very well with the personality of the site, which results in an ample, powerful wine of real character. Bright red cherry, mint, chalk and floral overtones abound. The tannins need time to soften, but that should not be an issue here. This is an impeccable wine from the Rocca family.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Aromas of blueberries and hot stones follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and vivid finish with lovely chocolate and hazelnuts. Clean and refined throughout. Drink or hold.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	94 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Aromas of iris, rose red berry and baking spice lead the way. On the full-bodied but seemingly weightless palate, firm close-grained tannins support dried morello cherry, licorice and clove alongside a savory, almost salty note. Drink 2020–30.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	08/2019 Review Boysenberries, cherry tart, blueberries and lavender introduce a very floral bouquet. Despite the initial, fragrant impression, this Barbaresco is deadly serious, coating the full-bodied palate in layers of structured tannins. Impressive, contrastive wine. Drink from 2024.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barbaresco Ronchi brings together all the Albino Rocca signatures in a deep, fleshy wine loaded with personality. Sweet black cherry, plum, leather and spice all infuse this sumptuous, creamy Barbaresco with a good bit of richness to play off the tannins that lurk beneath. The 2016 carries its power with remarkable grace and balance. Orange peel, mint, sweet red cherry, spice and crushed flowers linger in a gorgeous Barbaresco that is at once translucent, powerful and deep.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	96 Points	2016	09/2019 Review Forest floor, new leather, underbrush and eucalyptus aromas mingle with a whiff of peppercorn. On the full-bodied, focused palate, tightly knit, noble tannins and bright acidity frame juicy Morello cherry, licorice, tobacco and a hint of truffle. Drink 2026–2036. Cellar Selection.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2016	02/2020 Review Fresh and pure, with rose, strawberry, cherry and licorice flavors that are well-defined and long. Tobacco and tar accents add complexity as this red remains delicate and detailed from beginning to end. This is all about finesse rather than power. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2019 Review These are all finely crafted wines from Albino Rocca. The 2016 Barbaresco Ronchi is a precise and balanced expression that shows impeccable aromas and fresh primary fruit. You get a clear and unobstructed view onto the vintage thanks to the small details—wild berry, rose hip, toasted almond and licorice—that this wine delivers with such forthcoming ease. I would pair it with a post-meal plate of powerful gorgonzola, sliced pears and sweet dates.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	07/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Ronchi is the most representative of this estate because it's where this family estate was born. Grapes from this site have been fermented into wine for many generations starting with great, great grandfather (trisnonno) Carlo who was one of the founding members of the Cantina Sociale di Barbaresco in 1894. The Ronchi cru is planted to 50- to 70-year-old vines on calcareous marl soils that are rich in minerals. This wine reveals a distinctively floral bouquet with pretty contours of crushed stone, white licorice and wild rose. The cornerstones of the characteristic Nebbiolo bouquet are all firmly in place. The Ronchi offers a prominent and pronounced bouquet, followed by medium depth and less power on the mid-palate. The finish might be a bit shorter, but those 2017 tannins pop in at the back, giving the wine firm grounding. Of these three wines, the Ronchi has the most pliant tannins. Fermentation lasts about 30 days in stainless steel, and the wine is racked into Stockinger 20-hectoliter botte (which are very popular in these parts) to rest for two years. Some 7,500 bottles were made, and this wine hit the market in March 2020.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	10/2020 Review The 2017 Barbaresco Ronchi is terrific. Dark, ample and resonant, the Ronchi envelops all the senses from the very first taste. Succulent red cherry, plum, rose petal, spice, mint and licorice all build as the Ronchi shows off its considerable allure. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine from the Rocca family.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2017	11/2020 Review Bright cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this elegant red, which is firm and vibrant, with refined tannins lending support. There is excellent harmony here, and the aftertaste lingers with a mineral element. Best from 2022 through 2042. 650 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2020	06/2023 Review This is red-fruited and floral with citrus peel, rose petals and some undergrowth notes. Medium-bodied, polished and delicate with fine tannins and fresh cherry-fruit in the middle. Very attractive. Try from 2025.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2020	09/2023 Review The 2020 Barbaresco Ronchi stands out in this range for its breadth and textural resonance. There's gorgeous palate presence. Sweet red plum, blood orange, spice, new leather and incense fill out the layers. It’s a compelling wine in every way, and one that handles its alcohol quite well.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2020	01/2023 Review The style is fairly reductive, with a menthol character, dark cherry fruit and minerals on the savoury nose. Full of sucrosity on the palate, with crunchy tannins of good ripeness, refreshing, lively, brilliant acidity and an amazing liquorice aftertaste with a zip of sternness which is welcome at this stage. From a vineyard with southeast exposure planted between 1950 and 1980, this ages for at least 20 months in German and Austrian oak casks.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2021	04/2024 Review Red berries, orange peel, dried lavender and crushed stones on the nose. Medium-bodied, restrained and polished, with a dusty texture to its tannins. Dry and a little chalky at the end. Try from 2027.
Albino Rocca	Barbaresco Ronchi	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2021	Review This is lean and supple, offering cherry, strawberry, white pepper, iron and tar flavors. A matrix of dense, assertive tannins shows up on the finish, where the white pepper note lingers. Offers fine purity aligned with a racy profile. Best from 2028 through 2045. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Seghesio	Barbera d’Alba	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	06/2021 Review Plump, plummy fruit here, together with a gentle note of mild, fresh herbs. Full, round and silky with lots of sweet fruit to start, turning more savory on the rather firm finish. Drink now.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba is another beautiful wine from this vintage at Albino Rocca. Raspberry, freshly cut Lowers and spice are all perked up by bright acids. This brisk, delineated, tank-aged Barbera is all class.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	11/2018 Review A distinctive graphite aroma is matched to flavors of black currant and blackberry, tinged by violet. This is elegant and focused, with a long, harmonious aftertaste. Drink now through 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	09/2023 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba is another delicious entry-level wine from Albino Rocca. It captures notable freshness and energy. Dark red cherry/plum fruit, spice, leather and blood orange are all dialed up. Vinification and aging in steel keeps the flavors vibrant.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba all from La Morra, is bursting with dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, spice and chocolate. A brief period of aging in oak adds depth as well as structure. Firm tannins wrap it all together, making for a serious wine that will benefit from being opened in advance. Terrific.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	03/2019 Review Deeply colored and saturated with blackberry and pomegranate flavors, this red is tightly packed. Balanced and long, with graphite and earth notes accenting the fruit on the aftertaste. Drink now through 2024.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	11/2021 Review The 2020 Barbera d'Alba is another stellar entry-level wine from Renato Corino. Inky, fleshy and explosive, the 2020 delivers serious flavor intensity and tons of character. The Corino Barbera is a total pleasure bomb in 2020.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	11/2023 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba is a juicy, succulent wine to enjoy over the near and medium term. Ripe plum, mocha, spice and new leather are all pushed forward. This racy, exuberant Barbera is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Grasso	Barbera D’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	89 Points	2017	04/2019 Review Smooth, offering dark cherry, plum and earth notes allied to grainy tannins. There is vibrant underlying acidity that carries the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbera d'Alba is laced with crushed red berries, mint, spice and rose petal. Aromatic and light on its feet, Moccagatta's 2019 Barbera is all class. I would prefer to drink it young, while the flavors are vibrant.
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Barbera d'Alba is gorgeous. Ripe red plum, mocha, spice, leather and tobacco flesh out in a supple, juicy Barbera that will drink well right out of the gate. The 2020 is irresistibly delicious. It spent four months in neutral oak, a relatively short period of aging that works well for this wine.
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba is plump, juicy and exuberant, all of which make it a
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2016	08/2017 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba is another attractive entry-level offering from Moccagatta. Dark, fleshy and voluptuous, the 2016 will drink well upon release. Aging in neutral oak adds texture, but without dominating the wine's balance.
Moccagatta	Barbera d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	09/2023 Review The 2022 Barbera d'Alba is packed with ripe dark cherry/plum, mocha, spice and a touch of French oak. Readers who enjoy racy, extroverted Barbera's will find considerable pleasure here.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barbera d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Corino	Barbera d’Alba Pozzo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	11/2021 Review The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Pozzo is a rich, heady wine in its first impression. There is good depth and plenty of intensity, but not quite the breadth of past years. Some of that may be the vintage and/or a shift to other sites away from the former true Pozzo where this wine started. Black cherry, plum, spice and new leather build nicely in the glass.
Corino	Barbera d’Alba Pozzo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Corino	Barbera d’Alba Pozzo	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	11/2023 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Pozzo is packed with black cherry, sweet spice, new leather, licorice and mocha. Silky and plush, with soft contours and tons of up-front appeal, the 2021 is fine example of the more moder, luscious style of Barbera.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2015	01/2018 Review Another dark and rich barbera, but this one has the great raspberries and an appealing balance that many others lack. Fresh without being overly tart. This has a rather impressive and long finish. Drink or hold.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	06/2019 Review Love the simplicity but vitality to the dark cherries on offer here. Touch of herbal liqueur and vanilla. Crunchy and vibrant on the medium-bodied palate. Medium-chewy tannins add a sense of structure. Drink now.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Superiore will thrill Giampaolo Pira's fans. Rich, layered and impeccable in its balance, the 2016 has so much to offer. Super-ripe dark plum, spice, bittersweet chocolate and new leather are all pushed forward in a potent, opulent Barbera that offers notable delineation to play off its more overt leanings.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2016	04/2019 Review This is a streamlined and elegant wine with a tight bouquet of red fruit and earthy aromas. The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Superiore offers terrific intensity that remains impeccably balanced throughout. This is a lovely Barbera, and I am happily surprised because this vintage is not universally praised for the performance of this specific grape. The variety usually prefers extra warmth and sunshine. The team at Luigi Pira has done a top-notch job in a moderately cool vintage.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2016	11/2018 Review A rich version, boasting blackberry, blueberry and earth flavors. The structure is bright and dense, and this persists on the lingering finish.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a glorious wine. Dark cherry jam, cedar, licorice, menthol and spice all infuse the 2017 with layers of texture and sheer appeal. The 2017 is bold, opulent and flat-out delicious. Readers will not want to miss this luscious, heady Barbera from Giampaolo Pira.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is soft, plush and very easy to like. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and pipe tobacco flesh out in an effortless, wonderfully inviting Barbera full of charm.
Pira	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The Luigi Pira 2019 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a compact and fruity red with plenty of bold cherry, blackberry and cassis to keep your interest. The wine is smooth and textured, with a good amount of soft weight to wrap nicely over the palate. This wine has the take-charge personality to pair with a Piemontese plate of coniglio ai pepperoni, or a roasted rabbit with mixed peppers.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barbera d’Alba Superiore	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is deep, Mavorful with tons of character. It emerges from the Cottà cru, where the wines are naturally rich and creamy. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, leather and incense all open nicely. A year of aging in cask adds structure. What I like most about the 2020 is the combination of fruit intensity and depth, but in the restrained, classic style that is the norm here these days.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2017 Review The 2015 Barbera d'Alba Gepin is terrific. Dark, rich and voluptuous, but with plenty of structure, the 2015 expresses all of the natural intensity of the year while retaining a very appealing sense of translucency. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, leather, mint and dried herbs add to the wine's forward, racy personality.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	03/2019 Review A powerful red, with blackberry, plum, leather and earth flavors displayed on a muscular structure. Deep and long, showing balance in an oversized way. Drink now through 2023.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is superb, and it has just been bottled. Vibrant, nuanced and full of life, the 2016 exudes the combination of richness and detail that makes so many wines in this vintage so alluring. Black cherry, plum, lavender, licorice and dark spice add further shades of complexity to this super-expressive Barbera from Albino Rocca. The Gepin emerges from a parcel in Cottà and spends 12 months in cask.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	08/2019 Review Just bottled, the 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin is dark, racy and enveloping, with plenty of the textural richness that is such a signature in this vintage. Black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, mocha, spice and licorice are all fused together. Unctuous and deep, the 2017 has plenty to offer; it may very well turn out even better than this note suggests.
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Albino Rocca	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Gepin	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	09/2023 Review The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gepin offers a compelling mix of dark cherry/plum fruit, along with hints of mocha, spice and leather that add complexity. Bright acids pull it all together nicely. The 2021 spent a year in a cask. It's gorgeous wine and also a fine example of the house style at Albino Rocca today.
Seghesio	Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Chiesa	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba La Chiesa is rich and a touch rough around the edges, but also quite pleasing in its own way. Super-ripe red cherry and spice notes are pushed forward in this lush, super-expressive Barbera.
Seghesio	Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Chiesa	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2016	06/2019 Review Quite a lot of wood packed into this Barbera, which adds a dimension of peperoncino and black pepper to otherwise solid dark plums. Full-bodied and dense for a Barbera, but the natural high acidity here gives this good kick and form. Drink now.
Seghesio	Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Chiesa	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The 2017 Barbera d'Alba La Chiesa is a very beautiful, luscious Barbera with terrific presence and tons of style. Sweet red cherry jam, mocha, spice and floral notes give the 2017 just enough freshness to play off its rich, sumptuous fruit. One of things I admire most about the 2017 is how it conveys intensity without excess weight. This mid-weight Barbera is pure pleasure.
Seghesio	Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Chiesa	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	08/2023 Review Cocoa, dark plums, ripe cherries and vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied and ripe with fine tannins and a balanced, bright finish. Drink now or hold.
Malabaila	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Mezzavilla	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Malabaila	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Mezzavilla	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2017
Malabaila	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Mezzavilla	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Malabaila	Barbera d’Alba Superiore Mezzavilla	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2016
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2021 Review The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie offers up an exotic mélange of blueberry jam, cloves, licorice, spice and leather. In 2017, the Masserie is a bit riper than it can be, but that is the vintage speaking. Even so, there is plenty of the structure that makes the Boschis wines so distinctive.
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	06/2021 Review Released in 1,115 bottles and 16 magnums, the Boschis Francesco 2018 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie shows an inky or impenetrable appearance. This Barbera, which spends time in steel and later in tonneaux, is thickly layered with blackberry, dried cherry and plum. Overall, it is full-bodied but reveals medium length. It's perfect for a classic pasta of salsiccia e panna.
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie is a dense, opulent wine. Black cherry, smoke, licorice, chocolate and cloves are all kicked up in this beautifully dense, full-throttle Barbera. The 2019 is not a subtle wine, but it packs tons of punch and is an absolute delight to taste.
Boschis	Barbera D’Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Le Masserie is the more potent of the two Barberas. It marries notable fruit intensity with quite a bit of structure and plenty of acidity. There's good energy, even if the ripe red-toned fruit seems a bit clamped down today. It will be interesting to see if this opens. Today, the Superiore feels a bit clenched. Inky blue/purplish fruit, gravel, incense and smoke build into the virile finish.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The M. Marengo 2019 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane is a lovely wine showing bright fruit and a nice aromatic intensity that shines from the glass. You get classic Barbera tones of fresh cherry, forest berry and dried blueberry. The quality of those fruit tones is sharp and well defined, and that's what gives this wine its edge. Vigna Pugnane concludes with bright acidity and a pretty mineral accent that is subtle, but that elegantly frames the fruit. Some 5,500 bottles were released.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	06/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane hits all the right buttons. There is a fundamentally fresh and crunchy quality of fruit here that comes off as fresh plum or taut cherry picked right off the tree. The wine is aged in oak (most neutral barrel with a smaller percentage of new wood) for eight to ten months. The mouthfeel is broad and large with lasting intensity and delineated structure.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The M. Marengo 2019 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane is a lovely wine showing bright fruit and a nice aromatic intensity that shines from the glass. You get classic Barbera tones of fresh cherry, forest berry and dried blueberry. The quality of those fruit tones is sharp and well defined, and that's what gives this wine its edge. Vigna Pugnane concludes with bright acidity and a pretty mineral accent that is subtle, but that elegantly frames the fruit. Some 5,500 bottles were released.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WS - Wine Spectator	89 Points	2016	01/2018 Review This red is bright, exuding plum, blackberry, violet and earth aromas and flavors. Supple and balanced, with a long aftertaste supported by a dense matrix of tannins. Drink now through 2023.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2022	04/2024 Review The M. Marengo 2022 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane has sweet powdery aromas that recall Jolly Rancher and watermelon jelly, and there are slightly cooked aromas of blackberry reduction sauce. The wine feels punchy and raw to the palate (with a high 15.5% alcohol content) that cedes to a smooth close. The wine is not terribly long, but it does award a lot of upfront pleasure.
La Morandina	Barbera d’Asti 5 Vignés	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2015	09/2018 Review A tangy and fresh barbera with berry, orange-peel and chocolate character. Medium body and a delicious finish. Drink now.
La Morandina	Barbera d’Asti Superiore Varmat	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2013	09/2018 Review Some slightly herbal notes with red plums and blackberries on offer. This has a very supple palate, delivering suave, smooth and layered tannins. There’s some handy depth, too. Drink now.
La Morandina	Barbera d’Asti Zucchetto	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2015	09/2018 Review A dense and layered barbera with a blueberry and blackberry character. Medium to full body and a balanced finish. Drink now.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2021	08/2022 Review Aromas recalling Spanish broom, eucalyptus and a whiff of truffle shape the delicate nose. Tangy and crisp, the palate offers ripe red berry and white peach before closing on a saline note.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	04/2019 Review Straw-pink with a copper tinge. The very clean nose offers fresh pomegranate, apple, pear and herb aromas. Then also clean and fresh in the mouth, with some hints of residual sweetness enrobing the melon and pink grapefruit flavors. A lovely Rosé from a recognized master in the making of Chiarettos. Made with a blend of 55% Corvina, 35% Rondinella and 10% Molinara; the presence of the latter grape is absolutely key in explaining this wine’s freshness and saline bent (plus the fact that many of this estate’s vines are extremely old, planted back in 1911).
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2018	07/2019 Review Inviting floral and wild berry aromas mingle with whiffs of botanical herbs. On the savory, refreshing palate, tangy acidity accompanies pomegranate, juicy pink grapefruit and creamy white peach. It closes on a saline note.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2021	04/2022 Review The 2021 Chiaretto di Bardolino impresses with its sweet florals mixed with ripe pear and hints of wet stone. It's soothing and soft upon the palate with a pretty inner sweetness that gives way to mineral-tinged orchard fruits. Th 2021 leaves the palate nicely refreshed while finishing with a hint of candied citrus. This blend of 55% Corvina, 35% Rondinella and 10% Molinara will make for an excellent poolside sipper.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	JS - James Suckling	89 Points	2020	10/2021 Review Light, peachy color and a lightish body, too, but there’s some good peach and fresh-nut character in there and the minerals are not as harsh as they often are with these wines. Easygoing. Drink now.
Cavalchina	Bardolino Chiaretto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Seghesio	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	03/2021 Review Red cherries and berries on the nose with hints of truffley mushroom and aromatic bark. Full-to medium-bodied with fine, lightly firm and spice-coated tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Best from 2023.
Seghesio	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Balanced and supple, with lively acidity and refined tannins meshing with the cherry, raspberry, mint and tobacco flavors. Sleek, firming up on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2038.
Seghesio	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Seghesio	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Seghesio	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Shows density and square shoulders, along with cherry, plum, tobacco, earth and tar flavors. The brooding nature builds on the firm, dusty finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 1,600 cases made.
Seghesio	Barolo	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2014	08/2018 Review Seghesio's 2014 Barolo is a gorgeous, super-expressive wine. Sweet tobacco, mint, crushed flowers and anise give the 2014 its gracious floral/savory profile. Medium in body and nicely lifted, the 2014 will drink well for at least a number of years. All the elements come together effortlessly in a wine that captures the essence of the year. At times, the 2014 Barolo seems a bit forward, but its balance is impeccable. I wouldn't wait too long to enjoy this very pretty and inviting Barolo from Seghesio.
Seghesio	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	09/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo is a very pretty, velvety wine in this range. Crushed flowers, sweet dried cherry, mint, pine and anise are all lifted in this elegant, gracious Barolo. This is an especially ethereal style, but all the elements are very nicely balanced just the same. Light on its feet and understated, the 2016 is a terrific choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years.
Seghesio	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo offers round and ripe aromas of raspberry, cherry and candied orange peel. Dig a little deeper and you will find subtle hints of crushed clove, dried ginger and aspirin pill. If some Baroli veer toward ethereal aromas of licorice, tar and rust, this wine remains firmly rooted in a world of wild berries and forest fruit. The mouthfeel is slender and fine with a bright spot of acidic freshness. An ample 12,000 bottles were produced.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Marengo's 2014 Barolo is an impressive entry-level bottling. Deep, layered and persistent in the glass, the 2014 has a lot to offer. The inclusion of fruit that often goes into Marengo's single-vineyard wines has boosted quality and resulted in an especially serious, brooding Barolo. I would give this another 6-12 months, or more, to allow the tannins to soften further. Marengo's 2014 is a clear overachiever. Don't miss it.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2014	06/2018 Review Here's a solid expression of Nebbiolo with delicate, almost Burgundian lines. The 2014 Barolo gives off an initial impression of greater power and density. This effect does not last long because the more you contemplate the bouquet, the more you are made aware of its delicate and fine nature. There are blue fruit aromas backed by very pretty tones of crushed mineral, ash and pressed violets. The mouthfeel is broad and persistent, albeit less dense or rich compared to past vintages. Marco Marengo tells me that 2014 reminds him of the 1996 vintage, thanks to the wine's ability to maintain its natural freshness.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Pretty, with floral, cherry, strawberry, tobacco and tar flavors. Elegant and silky, with a grain to the firm tannins. Stays bright and long on the finish. Decant or age for at least three years. Best from 2021 through 2036.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Marco Marengo’s 2013 Barolo is lovely. Medium in body, gracious and lifted, the straight Barolo is a terrific wine in its peer group. Sweet red fruit and floral notes are front and center in a mid-weight, nuanced Barolo that speaks with a sense of energy. It is terrific entry-level offering from Marengo. Drink it over the next decade.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	07/2019 Review Focused aromas of dark berries, hot stones and a bouquet of flowers. Full-bodied yet focused and chewy with polished tannins and a medium finish. Pretty and reserved. Very 2015. Drink in 2022.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2015	06/2019 Review The Marengo family has harnessed the sunshine and the soft warmth of this vintage with an expert touch. The 2015 Barolo (with fruit sourced from four different vineyards in La Morra) is a steady, rich and softly layered expression. The wine is slightly more accessible in the near term, yet there is enough fruit density and firmness to carry it forward in time. Marco Marengo is one of the most talented winemakers in La Morra, and I highly recommend this wine for those just getting to know the complex world of Nebbiolo. Some 7,400 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	10/2017 Review An elegant, perfumed style, boasting cherry, floral, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Intense and long, with excellent balance, refinement and detail on the stony finish. Best from 2021 through 2035.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Dried cherries and herbs. Good tannins and moderate acidity for a 2014 Barolo. A very solid wine for the vintage that you can drink now or hold.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Marco Marengo's 2016 Barolo is forward, succulent and very easy to like. Sweet tobacco, orange peel and exotic spice notes give the straight Barolo lovely aromatic complexity to play off its mid-weight structure. This is such a pretty and expressive entry-level offering. Juicy, open-knit and inviting, but with good tannic grip beneath that gives the wine its sense of energy.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Aromas of cherry, incense and eucalyptus introduce this red, whose flavors evoke cherry, earth, iron and orange peel. It's firm and tightly packed, with a lingering finish and essence of fruit. Best from 2023 through 2040. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2016	06/2020 Review The M. Marengo 2016 Barolo opens to an almost exotic character with little hints of freshly cracked white pepper, pressed violets, powdered licorice root and touches of clove and cinnamon that are playfully sprinkled throughout as this wine changes and evolves in the glass. The curious thing about this wine is that I am reminded of Nebbiolo, but not only. Those distinctive white pepper notes recall Pelaverga or maybe Freisa (another red grape of the Langhe area that, according to some researchers, could be related to Nebbiolo). This wine puts on quite a beautiful showing, and those savory or spicy notes are cleverly downplayed to give more prominence to the beautifully pure and brilliant fruit on hand. This wine represents a blend of fruit from various sites in La Morra (Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie), and together they paint a very authentic portrait of this Barolo village known for delicate, floral and softly graceful expressions of Barolo. Some 16,300 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo is a gorgeous wine. Bold, rich and ample in the glass, the Barolo possesses terrific depth and tons of character. Juicy dark cherry, plum, spice and licorice meld together in a forward, bold Barolo that will drink nicely with minimal cellaring. There is some edginess to the tannin, but this is nicely done.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This wine draws its fruit from the Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie vineyards in La Morra. The M. Marengo 2017 Barolo achieves a level of immediate elegance and balance that was by no means easy to achieve in this challenging and hot vintage. The Marengo family has successfully harnessed the floral and more graceful side of the vintage fruit, with wild berry and powdered licorice. You do feel the youthful tannic tightness in this release, so give this wine a few extra years to unwind and soften. This was a release of 10,700 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This is a generous and rather soft 2017 with berry, toffee, chocolate and walnut character. Full-bodied and round-textured with a flavorful finish. Drink in 2023, but already very attractive.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Pretty cherry and currant aromas and flavors ply the dense texture in this lively, well-defined red, which shows excellent balance and energy, with floral, mineral and tobacco notes joining in and persisting on the complex finish. Best from 2024 through 2042. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2017	06/2018 Review Marco Marengo manages little more than four hectares in La Morra. His Brunate is a wine to look out for, but in a dry vintage such as 2017, the blended wine from his passionate vintner is no less interesting. The grapes were sourced from Fontanazza, Brunate, Bricco delle Viole and Pugnane. It exhibits leafy lightness with orange peel and cocoa powder. The attack is firm, muscular yet ripe. Dense on the mid-palate, it has bracing acidity combined with eminently savory orange fruit. The finish is chiselled, with a good length of fruits and liquorice.
Marengo	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	11/2021 Review Marengo's 2018 Barolo is a classy, polished wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Crushed flowers, mint, spice and sweet red berry fruit all grace this exquisite, nuanced Barolo from Marengo. Readers will find a delicious entry-level offering.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	01/2022 Review A straightforward, fresh red-berry nose. Medium-bodied. Racy feel to this, with very fine firm tannins and some good, fresh length. Best from 2023.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The M. Marengo 2018 Barolo shows a lean and luminous appearance with delicate aromas of pressed rose, cassis, earth and a twist of orange peel. That citrusy note adds a lot of freshness and energy to the bouquet. The fruit blended here comes from the Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie vineyards in La Morra. Some 18,000 bottles were produced. Marco Marengo and his family have recently acquired a new vineyard in the Valmaggiore cru of Roero. A Langhe Nebbiolo wine will be produced with this fruit starting in 2021.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Aromas of fresh cherries and cranberries with crushed herb, citrus peel and dry earth undertones. Medium-bodied with polished and fine-grained tannins with dusty texture. Linear finish. Delicate and attractive. Drink after 2026.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	07/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo shows medium-dark concentration with a bouquet that includes interesting notes of dried flower, bramble, crushed stone, pomegranate and redcurrant. I notice that this vintage from the Marengo family, with their modern boutique winery just outside the town of La Morra, is a richer, bigger wine in 2019. It will require a few more years of bottle age for sure. The fruit used is a blend from the four vineyard sites farmed by this family in La Morra. Production is 10,000 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	09/2023 Review A pretty red, this boasts strawberry, cherry, currant and rose aromas and flavors. Firm and taut, with fine harmony. Should be approachable soon, and if not this at least has the depth and complexity of the best '19s. Charming and persistent. Best from 2025 through 2042. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2020	01/2024 Review Lovely candied strawberry, rose petal, citrus and sandalwood aromas follow through to a medium to full body with chewy and rich tannins and a vivid finish. Nicely done. Drink after 2027.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2020	04/2024 Review With a hint of hot-vintage ripeness on the nose, the M. Marengo 2020 Barolo wraps up nicely over the senses with pleasant aromas, soft fruit, cherry, cranberry and broader sensations that envelope the senses in an impactful way. The wine has a clean minerality or earthy note that dovetails into gentle tannins. There is a pretty floral profile to match, with hydrangea and violet. Production is 12,500 bottles
Grasso	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo is a broad and thickly concentrated expression that definitely wears the marks of a hot growing season. The fruit is weighed by thick concentration, dark cherry and plum, all followed by plenty of earthy tones or crushed aspirin. You even get a hint of black truffle that is perfumed and sensual. The tannins on this wine are almost accessible now, and this wine can be enjoyed in the near term as well. I found this blended Barolo to be the most balanced of these three new releases from Silvio Grasso. Some 20,000 bottles were made.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Good, nutty red-fruit aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate with integrated tannins and a medium finish. Some complexity, but delicate this year. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	12/2020 Review A fragrant red, offering cherry, nutmeg and white pepper aromas, this is austere, its shy fruit hiding behind the vibrant structure. It's slim and not too densely tannic, so should develop over the short-term. Best from 2022 through 2037. 900 cases made, 500 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	04/2021 Review Dried-cherry, seaweed and iodine aromas follow through to a full body with well integrated tannins that give the wine energy and form. Flavorful finish. Drink after 2023.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2016	10/2020 Review This is already approachable with lovely ripe-strawberry, chocolate and walnut character. It’s full and layered with chewy, polished tannins and a flavorful finish. Better after 2022.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Attractive, fragrant roses, wild raspberries and red cherries here, with immediately appealing freshness. Leafy nuances. The palate arrives with good clarity of succulent red-cherry and raspberry flavors and fine yet tannins. Nice balance. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	12/2018 Review Eucalyptus, menthol and tar are the main flavors here, showing hints of cherry and licorice. Rich and supple, with firm tannins arriving on the finish. A savory style. Best from 2020 through 2033. 900 cases made.
Grasso	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2015	01/2019 Review An elegant style, this red offers currant and cherry fruit at the core, enhanced by licorice, tar and eucalyptus elements. Bright and long, with a saline aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2036.
Grasso	Barolo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2013	05/2018 Review This opens with aromas of red plum, tobacco and leather. The full-bodied palate offers dried black cherry, espresso and dark spice alongside assertive tannins that still need a few years to unwind. Best to drink after 2021.
Grasso	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2015	11/2018 Review The 2015 Barolo is plump, juicy entry-level offering. Bight floral and blood orange notes add brightness to a core of sweet red berry fruit in this lithe, gracious Barolo from Grasso.
Grasso	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	89 Points	2011	09/2018 Review The 2011 Barolo has pleasant notes of dark fruit, spice and graham cracker along with sweet tannins. It's a clean, albeit slightly heavy, Barolo overall.
Grasso	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Lot of orange peel and fresh berry aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied with firm and racy tannins that are well-integrated in the wine. A little tight at the end. Try after 2026.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Give this lots of air to get the loamy, black-fruit aromas with hints of lightly toasted vanilla oak. On the palate it’s full-bodied with very fine, firm tannins and a highly concentrated bead of lovely crushed black fruit and oak that lasts a long time. This will gain even more complexity as it opens up with time. Super Barolo, but be patient. Decant to drink now, but best after 2023.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Ripe and nutty red fruit on the nose, following through to a medium-bodied palate with some lightly firm tannin and a green-walnut finish. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Points	2015
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Very attractive vanilla and cedar in a modern stance here, leading to a rich array of ripe red cherries and berries, as well as crushed roses. The palate has a very succulent edge with a fresh, ripe and juicy core of red cherries and a wealth of rich, sweeping tannins that hold the finish long. Try from 2023.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2015	09/2020 Review The sweet, vanilla oak aroma fits beautifully with the camphor not in this spice red. Leather and iron notes add detail. It's smooth, with a solid base of tannins and stays harmonious overall. Give this a year or two to integrate more fully. Best from 2023 through 2042.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	11/2018 Review The 2015 Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti is pliant, silky and super-expressive. Succulent dark red cherry, spice, leather, cedar and tobacco all infuse this creamy, supple Barolo from Grasso. Silky tannins and soft curves add to the wine’s undeniable appeal. What a pretty wine this is.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti is another powerful, dense wine in this range. Raspberry jam, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice are generous in this fruity, voluptuous Barolo. A wine of terrific depth and density in a lush, forward style, the 2016 is not exactly complex, but it delivers plenty of impact in a heady, exotic style that will be most enjoyed by readers who like potent wines.
Grasso	Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2019	01/2023 Review Alluring for its harmony and complex flavors of smoky cherry, raspberry, flowers, anise and iron. This red's texture starts out silky, picking up structure by the way of firm, chalky tannins by the finish. Long, with ripe fruit as a lasting impression. Best from 2026 through 2043. 300 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2016	06/2020 Review Aromas of dried strawberries, citrus fruit, flower sand sandalwood. Full-bodied and really powerful with fantastic layering of fruit and ripe tannins. Strawberries, spices, mushrooms and dried flowers. Superb finish. This is a great Barolo. Really well done. Try after 2023.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Oak tones of vanilla and toast are nicely integrated with the floral, red berry, tar, iron and tobacco flavors of this red, which is polished and succulent, showing a mix of fruit, spice and mineral notes mingling on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Plum, cherry, licorice, tar, cut grass and floral aromas and flavors highlight this deftly balanced and expressive red, which is dense with tannins, yet surprisingly approachable at this stage. Best from 2024 through 2040. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Ripe and super-clean red-berry aromas and flavors here, as well as some bright floral notes. A little truffle emerges with air, together with some tarragon fresh chive, dried orange rind, mace and more. Medium-to full-bodied with a dense core of complex fruit flavors and lightly firm tannin. Long, crystalline finish. Classy Barolo, showing all the complexity of this top vineyard in La Morra. Best from 2024.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Arborina is a bit more open than it usually is. There is less depth, but also less tannin and overall structure. All the elements ae nicely balanced, though, and that is why the 2018 shows so well. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint, dried flowers and espresso add aromatic complexity throughout.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review A flash of sweet oak spice offsets cherry, licorice, leather, menthol and tar flavors. Vibrant, with stiff tannins leaving a dusty impression the finish. All the right elements are there. Best from 2021 through 2037.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2014	11/2017 Review The 2014 Barolo Arborina is another deep, powerful wine from Renato Corino. Dark, virile and imposing, delivering searing tannins that are going to require a measure of patience, this is a decidedly tightly wound Barolo, and the edginess that is so typical of this cru is accentuated in 2014. Even so, it has quite a bit to offer for those who can wait.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Intense and ripe red-plum aromas with rose essence and hints of fresh, sliced strawberries, dusted in vanilla and graphite. The succulent palate has a very supple and fleshy core of ripe red plums, framed in ripe, elastic tannins. One of the more approachable 2015s, it will also age reliably. Best from 2022.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Arborina shows the darker side of this well-known La Morra cru. Black cherry, mocha, new leather, spice and licorice all build in this atypically rich, muscular Barolo from Arborina. Powerful and exotic, the 2015 is going to need at least a few years in bottle to soften. This is a lot to like.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Arborina is powerful and tightly wound, with explosive energy that is just waiting to fully emerge. Readers will find an especially rich, potent expression of this Arborina site. Black cherry, violet, lavender and spice add to a real sense of gravitas. The 2016 needs time in bottle to be at its best, but it has terrific freshness and persistence. The significant presence of clay in this portion of Arborina contributes to the wine's size. This is such a gorgeous wine.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Arborina is a big, dramatic wine. Super-ripe red fruit, mint, white pepper and spice are all amplified in a Barolo that takes all the signatures of this well-known La Morra cru and turns up the dial. As always, the Arborina has some nervousness in the tannin, but historically that is one of the things that has helped this wine age well. There is certainly no shortage of character here.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	11/2022 Review The 2019 Barolo Arborina is a bright, eKusive wine. Macerated cherry, licorice, dried herbs, pine and mocha all meld together. Sensual and plush, with terrific depth, the 2019 is showing very, very well today. It's a classic Renato Corino Barolo, perhaps a bit less exuberant than most years, but impeccable in its balance and overall harmony.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	01/2023 Review This red leans more to black cherry and black currant in flavor, augmented by tobacco and eucalyptus accents. There's plenty of ripe fruit, along with tar and spice notes at the very end, showing fine balance and length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 200 cases made, 70 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Arborina	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Corino	Barolo Arborina	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2020	11/2023 Review The 2020 Barolo Arborino is a powerful, deep wine. Black cherry, menthol, licorice, spice and gravel are all amplified in the potent, virile Barolo. Today, the 2020 is pretty raw, unformed and decidedly somber. Even so, there's terrific potential. Potent dark cherry, blook orange, pine and mint linger.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	10/2017 Review An elegant style, sporting rose, strawberry, cherry and light grassy aromas and flavors. Well- balanced, with a firm supporting structure and fine length. Best from 2021 through 2038. 330 cases made.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Usually a lifted, delicate wine, the 2014 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is dark, imposing and very much closed in on itself. The fruit profile is also quite a bit darker than is typically the case. Today, the 2014 is potent, austere and in need of cellaring in order to soften. Readers will have to be patient.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Aromas of blackberries, walnuts and cigar box. Ash and black cherries, too. Full-bodied, deep and juicy. Tannic and structured for the vintage. Tar and rose-petal aftertaste. Needs three or four years to soften. Try in 2021.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2014	06/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a wine with a very distinct and identifiable aromatic personality. Maybe it's the power of suggestion, but the vineyard name Bricco delle Viole says it all. There is a strong floral signature here with pressed blue violets in a leading role. This is a delicate and graceful expression with nuanced aromas and a profound sense of depth. The lighter and more finessed nature of the cool 2014 vintage jibes very well with that central floral theme.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Aromas of smoke, meat and dark berries follow through to a full body with rich, velvety tannins and a flavor finish. Try in 2010.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Bricco delle Viole shows all the energy and linear drive that is typical of this side, even if the wine remains a bit compact today, with less of the generosity that it can show in some vintages. Dark and cherry, chalk, mint and floral notes are woven throughout this expressive, nervy Barolo. The purity of the flavors is striking. Time in the glass brings out a bit of the mid-palate sweetness that is missing at the outset. There is so much to like in this pretty, expressive Barolo from Marengo.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2015	06/2019 Review In cooler vintages, the Bricco delle Viole site produces wines with strong floral aromatics that range from blue wildflowers to rose hip. However, the warmer-vintage 2015 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a very different wine that breaks away from its predecessors. The quality of the aromas is darker, more saturated, and it veers toward black and purple fruit more than those characteristic floral tones. This is a more impactful Barolo with broad shoulders, depth and firmly integrated tannins. It walks with a heavier gait compared to past vintages, but it covers the palate beautifully. About 6,000 bottles were produced.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	12/2020 Review This vibrant red is rich and harmonious, offering cherry, raspberry, menthol, wild herb and tar flavors that are nicely integrated into the solid structure, extending with a persistent aftertaste of fruit and savory elements. Best from 2022 through 2045. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2016	06/2020 Review Speaking from the heart, this is probably my favorite wine from M. Marengo. The 2016 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a wine that always stands out in my tastings thanks to its very special bouquet. I am reminded of flowers, with hints of rose hip, lavender and, of course, violets, after which this cru site is named. Fruit comes from a one-hectare plot in the comune of Barolo at about 420 meters above sea level (a slightly higher and cooler site). You can almost taste the cool, calcareous soils here thanks to those delicate and fragile aromas. This 2016 vintage offers a bit more power and density, and that floral signature is slightly downplayed in favor of red fruit and wild berries. This vintage offers just a tad more concentration and darkness, with the textural tightness that beckons for many more years of cellar aging. With time, those beautiful fruit flavors will become more relaxed and polished. There's that hint of crushed white pepper again, which we saw in the classic Barolo. It pops up in this wine like a little sparkle at the very end. Some 6,100 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is dark, powerful and austere. At the same time, the Bricco delle Viole has more fruit depth and overall intensity than it normally does. This needs time in bottle to fully emerge, but it is quite promising and very pretty, even in the early going. Deep, rich and chocolatey with well-integrated oak, the 2016 is both intriguing and promising.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a powerful, driving wine. All the signatures of this site are amplified in 2017. There is plenty of that distinctive red berry fruit but the tannins are also pretty imposing. It will be interesting to see where this goes.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The labels used in this flight of Barolo are very intuitive, as the shade of orange used in the printing grows darker to correspond with the tasting order of increased structure and concentration. A release of about 6,000 bottles, the M. Marengo 2017 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is presented in a medium-orange color, telling you it is a degree lighter than the Brunate but a degree heavier than the classic Barolo. The wine shows wild berry fruit, sour cherry, dried violet and lilac, with dried licorice root and aniseed. You'll notice the tannins, especially if this wine is tasted too young, so give it time.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2017	06/2021 Review A Barolo with ripe berry, spice and some cedar and chocolate. Dried flowers and some asphalt, too. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Very classic structure. Shows freshness and solidity. Needs a few years to open. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Medium-bodied with a good core of red fruit and lightly firm, nicely integrated tannins. Fluid palate. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is weightless, ethereal and classic in feel, as Barolos from this site so often are. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet red cherry, anise and rose petal are nicely lifted. Marco Marengo has done a nice job in taming the typically incisive Bricco dell Viole tannins. This is beautifully done.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole (with 6,000 bottles made) opens to a medium rich appearance followed by very distinct aromas of wild rose, grilled herb, mint and freshly milled white pepper. The wine's texture is lean but fine-tuned and elegant. These qualities shape a long and polished mouthfeel. Fruit comes from a one-hectare parcel at a breezy 420 meters in elevation.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	DC - Decanter	96 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Marengo is a small estate based in La Morra, managed by Marco Marengo and his family. A boutique winery with a slightly modern style - small barrels, vinification without submerged cap - they claim vines in some of the best MGAs. This Bricco delle Viole 2019 shows all the freshness expected from this MGA, with sweet violet soaked with pomegranate, liquorice and smoky woodland. Dark, concentrated and full of sucrosity on the palate, it has chewy, ripe tannins, great volume, and quite a youthful, sticky finish. Precised extraction should make for a great wine in time.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	01/2023 Review A rich red, with cherry and blackberry flavors frames by toasty oak. This has hints of eucalyptus and tar that are buried for now, yet should become more expressive as time goes on.Shows lovely texture and harmony. Best from 2026 through 2043. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Notes of red berries, crushed violets, cedar, wet moss and forest wood. Medium- to full-bodied, meaty and compact with firm and slightly chewy tannins, making the wine steady and taut while still showcasing the vivid ripe red berry character. Lingering finish. Try after 2026.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2019	07/2023 Review This is a wine I always love, thanks to its distinctive grace and foral notes of wild rose and lilac. The M. Marengo 2019 Barolo Bricco delle Viole shows more heft and concentration in this growing season, and it's visible in its darker color. The bouquet is also compact and more robust at the same time with cassis, light spice and candied orange peel. Mineral dustings make for an elegant end note, and the tannins show the Frmness of youth. Production is 6,000 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2020	01/2024 Review Really beautiful and so clear and vivid. Plum, peach, strawberry and stone aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with clear and poised fruit and fine and polished tannins and a refined and crafted finish. Already so beautiful to taste (drink) but there’s such balance and presence in the wine. Drink after 2028 but hard not to touch now.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2020	04/2024 Review This MGA is located on the steep hill that rises from Barolo toward the village of La Morra, and vines sit between 390 to 480 meters in elevation. The M. Marengo 2020 Barolo Bricco delle Viole offers a delicate bouquet with proverbial violet-like aromas that filter through redcurrant and ripe cherry. There is a hint of something spicy in this vintage that recalls pink peppercorn or toasted herb. The tannins are strong, and there's good acidity with a velveteen close. Only 6,000 bottles were made.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review The core of plum and cherry is framed by spicy oak here, along with accents of licorice, tar and tobacco. This red is supple and harmonious, with polished tannins and a spicy finish. Best from 2022 through 2037. 500 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Lots of mild spice on the nose. Some ripe raspberry comes through on the palate, but the focus remains on the spicier elements. Medium-bodied with light tannins and a tasty finish. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2016
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Attractive, sultry, savory nose, offering tar, cedar and leather aromas, as well as lighted dried cherries. Quite taut and composed with plenty of acidity leading into a firmish finish. Try from 2022.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	09/2020 Review This is elegant and supple in texture, delivering cherry, plum, licorice, leather and light tar aromas and flavors. It's balanced nicely, including the savory and fruity elements. It's structured, with fine length. Best from 2022 through 2040.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2011	04/2019 Review There is a lot of oak layering to the 2011 Barolo Bricco Luciani, and at first, it's hard to find the fruit buried below. But it does emerge with powerful black cherry and plum.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	11/2018 Review The 2015 Barolo Bricco Luciani is one of the more overt wines in this lineup. As is so often the case, the Luciani is also one of the more complete Barolos here. Succulent dark cherry, plum spice, new leather and menthol infuse this resonant, expressive La Morra Barolo. The Luciani is distinguished by its mid palate generosity and creamy, enveloping personality. Time in bottle will allow all of the wine’s pedigree to emerge nicely. There is plenty to look forward to.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Very floral with roses and lilacs as well as hints of cinnamon highlighting the fresh plums and orange peel. Medium to full body with creamy and opened tannins and a juicy finish. Try in 2027.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Luciani	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Sandalwood, vanilla, strawberry, cherry and tar flavors converge in this supple, stylish red. The tannins are present on the finish, yet feel more polished than in many of its 2016 peers. Fine length. Best from 2022 through 2038. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2017	06/2021 Review A limited release of 2,000 bottles, the 2017 Barolo Bricco Manzoni draws its fruit from La Morra. Keeping in line with the characteristics of this village, you are indeed treated to softly floral notes of crushed violets and lavender followed by dried fruit, tar and spice. This wine shows a little bit of evolution, while dark fruit ripeness or hot-vintage oxidation gives it a heavier character and a more accessible personality. There is a touch of sweet cherry skin on the close.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Nicely balanced aromas and flavors of fresh red berries, together with light, integrated tannins and a fresh finish with some length. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review This offers maraschino and cocoa-powder notes with vanilla and dark chocolate-coated cherries on the nose. Really captivating. The palate has an effortlessly fleshy and quite silky feel with a very concentrated core of sweet, ripe red cherries on offer. Luscious finish. Tempting now, but wait for 2022.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Plum, cherry, licorice, leather and spice flavors mark this vibrant, firmly structured red. Vanilla and toast notes from the oak treatment add interest. Energetic and long. Best from 2023 through 2040.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2011	04/2019 Review The 2011 Barolo Bricco Manzoni offers more sweet fruit up front than the other offerings from Silvio Grasso. It is both sweet and tart, and it should stay the course as it continues its bottle aging.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Bricco Manzoni is a pretty, nuanced wine. Blood orange, mint, pine, rosewater and macerated red cherry are all finely sketched. The 2016 offers good nuance in a more refined style with less overt oak influence than in the past, and with much more detail, yet it retains the energy that is such a signature of this site.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Bricco Manzoni handled the rigors of the year relatively well. Dark and ample in the glass, the 2017 has the frame to deal with the intensity of the vintage. Black cherry, lavender, sage, cloves and tobacco infuse the 2017 with quite a bit of character. I would cellar the 2017 for a year or two, maybe more, and see what happens.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Lovely sweet berries and roses with hints of lemon zest on the nose. Medium-bodied with beautifully integrated tannins and a salted caramel undertone to the wine. It’s complex and focused. Layered texture. Best after 2027.
Grasso	Barolo Bricco Manzoni	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2016	01/2020 Review Desplte the unlfortunate name, the win is good. Tihis is from the the estate's best site in Monforte, where there are 85-years-old vines, and the wine is aged in tonneaux and barriques with a good deal of new oak, althought the wood is is not that quite apparent on the nose, which has lively cranbery aromas, Concentrated and juicy, thls dlsplays solid fruit and good structure with some Monforte spice and savoury tones. It just lacks some flair on the finish, at least for now. Drinking Wlndow 2020 - 2034.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2017	03/2021 Review Based on the westerly flank of Bricco San Pietro, in the Tantesi subzone, this Barolo seems to have a delicate, almost feminine character. Very pale garnet in colour, rose and raspberry dominate the nose, enhanced by mint. Cherry and mint flavours are joined by crunchy tannins of a moderate extraction, giving some graininess on the finish. It's very well balanced and has good ripeness overall. The late harvest in this part of Bricco San Pietro might have helped.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Bricco San Pietro	VR - Veronelli	90 Points	2019
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2012	11/2015 Review Marengo's 2012 Barolo Riserva Brunate is gorgeous. Deep, powerful and translucent, it exudes class in all of its elements. There is plenty of Brunate character in the glass. The 2012 is quite deep and richly textured, especially within the context of the year. In particular, the oak, while present, is also nicely balanced at this stage. As always, it will be interesting to see how the Riserva ages, given that development in bottle has been something of an Achilles’ heel in other vintages.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2012	03/2016 Review Incredible purity of fruit here with strawberry, plum and floral aromas. Full body, velvety and polished tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Love the texture. Wonderful aromatic red. One of the best ever from here. Better in 2019.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2012	06/2016 Review The 2012 Barolo Riserva Brunate is distinguished by two additional years of bottle aging (as opposed to barrel aging). Indeed, that extra time in a closed, oxygen-free container has slowed the wine's evolution. I'd suggest waiting a few years before popping the cork. You can also count on this beautiful Barolo to need an extra long drinking window as its continues its evolution. The bouquet offers a flurry of aromatic activity with lively intensity, dark fruits and spicy complexity. The mouthfeel offers elegantly polished tannins. Marco Marengo says the 2012 vintage represents a marriage of the elegant 2010 growing seasons and the fruity exuberance of 2011.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2013	10/2017 Review A lithe, fluid version, this exhibits rose, strawberry and cherry flavors, with a hint of licorice. Very delicate for a Barolo, reflecting both the region and the vintage. Delivers a long finish and refined tannins. Best from 2022 through 2036. 500 cases made.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Still a bit shy on the nose. This has more polish than most 2014 Barolos. Thanks to the rather elegant and dry tannins, there is a lot of the drive. The finish is fresh and fairly long. Drink or hold.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Cherry, strawberry, tar and underbrush aromas and flavors signal this supple red. Rich and accessible, showing fine balance, harmony and length. Best from 2021 through 2036.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2014	11/2017 Review The 2014 Barolo Brunate is another powerful, imposing wine from Marco Marengo. Deep and pliant through the middle, with a huge core of fruit, the 2014 has much to offer. Black cherry, plum, lavender, leather and smoke infuse the deep, resonant finish. It will be interesting to see how the 2014 ages. At this stage, it clearly holds quite a bit of promise. In 2014, there is no Riserva; all the fruit was used for this, the straight Brunate bottling.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2014	06/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo Brunate takes us to the more structured and robust side of the Nebbiolo spectrum. The Brunate cru in La Morra is known for its deeply saturated, enriched and elegant wines. This expression from Marco Marengo makes sure that a healthy dose of sheer elegance is part of that formula. The lighter and more ethereal character of the cool 2014 vintage also comes through. The results shown here are polished and finely textured, with blue fruit and dried currant followed by tar, licorice and spice. The finish is long and silky with excellent tannic management.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Brunate is another enticing wine in this range. Black cherry, spice, leather and licorice all flesh out in the glass. The breadth and textural resonance that are such signatures of Brunate emerge effortlessly. I would give the 2015 a few years in the bottle to come together. Even in the early going, the 2015 exused class. The Brunate is the darkest and most powerful wine in this range.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	01/2019 Review An impressive nose, for the bright cherries on offer, as well as an entrancing array of dried flowers, herbs and spices. The palate arrives in succulent and fresh form with a luscious and impressive thread of fresh and juicy tannins. Impressive freshness and energy at the finish. Drink or hold.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2015	06/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Brunate is decidedly not a shy wine. It opens to dark color saturation and varietal aromas that are dark and thick in character. That characteristic power and determination of the Brunate cru is played forward with perfect pitch. This wine shows compact and firm structure, like tight bricks layered one on top of the other, to form the density and richness that makes such a lasting impact on the palate. Some 3,700 bottles were created.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Brunate is soft, perfumed and very pretty. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint, dried flowers and anise all grace this expressive, mid-weight Barolo. Overall, this is a decidedly lightweight, perfumed style of Brunate, a site where the wines tend to be richer, deeper, and more powerful; I would prefer to drink it over the next decade, give or take.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Taut with raspy tannins, underneath are delicate flavors of rose, strawberry, cherry, cardamom and tobacco. Overall balanced and elegant. Best from 2023 through 2038. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2016	07/2020 Review This is really something for the appellation this year with blue fruit, minerals, stones and oyster-shell undertones. Fresh rose petals, too. Full-bodied with a compact palate and chewy, powerful tannins that are tight and impressive. One for the cellar. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	97 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo Brunate is the most Nebbiologgiante of these new releases from Marco Marengo. As you would expect of a wine from the Brunate cru, the wine opens to a dark, sultry and beautifully saturated color with red brick or crimson highlights. The bouquet follows the Nebbiolo playlist faithfully with bright aromas of dried cherry, dark fruits, plums, moist earth, licorice and savory tobacco. Whereas Marengo's other two Barolo releases (the Barolo classico and the Bricco delle Viole) offer a stronger floral signature with hints of white pepper, this Barolo from a one-hectare plot (with limestone calcareous soils at 350 meters above sea level) is focused on dark fruit, spice and leather. It also shows a significant tannic structure and dense fiber that arguably makes this a more important or full-bodied alternative. In short, there is considerably more power and strength in this beautiful wine, and it should hold in your cellar for 20 years or more. Only 5,000 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Woodsy, spice and floral notes frame the core of cherry and strawberry in this slim, detailed red, which is bright and pure, firming up as the finish lends a compact feel. Best from 2024 through 2040. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Brunate shows why this is such a highly-regarded site. Powerful and deep, the 2017 has enough fruit and pedigree to keep the formidable tannins in check. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, leather, licorice and menthol gain volume as the 2017 opens in the glass. This brooding Barolo needs time in bottle, but it is pretty compelling, even in the early going.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2017	06/2021 Review With fruit from La Morra, the 2017 Barolo Brunate presents a taut and tight bouquet of candied cherry, violets, orange peel and iron ore. The aromas are fluid and agile, yet they are also quite polished and focused. Indeed, this Brunate offers the greatest degree of complexity and sheer depth in this portfolio from the Marengo family of La Morra. Again, we see those extra tight tannins that are such a common feature of Barolo wines from the hot and dry 2017 vintage. This was a release of 4,800 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2017	06/2021 Review A red with lovely ripe strawberry, spice and some flowers and leather. Dried orange peel, too. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are slightly mouth-puckering. It’s structured and rather powerful. Needs time to soften. Give it three or four years to soften. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Ripe red berries with floral aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate with fine, firm tannins that for now are coated with very bright, tangy fruit flavor. Very intense and tight, even racy, this needs some time for the flighty edges to settle down and the real core to expand. So youthful. Try from 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Brunate comes across as elegant and restrained in this vintage, which is not a bad thing at all. The Brunate signatures are present, but their intensity is decidedly dialed down. Dark cherry fruit, leather, spice, tobacco and menthol linger on the soft, open-knit finish.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2018	06/2022 Review Fruit for this wine comes from a 1.2-hectare site with classic calcareous soils. The 2018 Barolo Brunate is very different from the other two wines in this portfolio. Brunate shows a higher level of intensity and boldness with dark fruit, sweet plum, rusty nail and garden soil. This expression is also best equipped with integrated tannins and freshness to continue on a steady aging trajectory. I love that subtle note of sweetness that appears on the finish. This is a 5,800-bottle release.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2019	06/2023 Review This is earthy and spiced yet fresh and red-fruited at the same time, with cherries and peach skins as well as dried flowers and decomposed wood undertones. Impressive complexity and structure with medium to full body and densely packed, fine tannins. Balanced and long. Try after 2027.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	97 Points	2019	07/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo Brunate is a feshy and hearty Nebbiolo with ample structure and staying power. The bouquet offers dark fruit, candied plum, blue flower, spice and rusty mineral. There is a hint of rosemary sprig or forest bramble as well. Brunate ends with almost metallic-like notes that are characteristic of this vineyard cru, and the wine has plenty of structure to carry it through more years of bottle age. Production is 6,000 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	09/2023 Review An austere, tightly packed red, with plum, black cherry and violet flavors underlined by beefy tannins. The compact finish makes it difficult to see where this is going. Best from 2028 through 2048. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Points	2019
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2020	01/2024 Review Aromas of strawberry, orange peel and cedar with dried flowers follow through to a medium body with solid and muscular tannins that run the length of the wine. Flexing. Spice, chocolate, strawberry and cedar at the end. Chewy. Needs time to soften but all here. Better after 2028.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2020	04/2024 Review A note of iron or crushed stone lifts from the bouquet of the M. Marengo 2020 Barolo Brunate. After that, it shows a very firm and compact fruit profile with dark currant, licorice root, rosemary and cola. The more austere side of this celebrated vineyard comes through nicely in this hot vintage. The fruit is quite bold but not overripe. It needs more time in bottle to flesh out. Production is 5,000 bottles
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	01/2019 Review Aromas of dark fruit and hints of cinnamon and spices follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins with lovely freshness and focus at the finish. Very finely textured and subtly complex. Drink or hold.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2013	02/2019 Review Marengo 2013 Barolo Riserva Brunate is a potent wine. There is plenty of brightness and energy, but whether or not the 2013 ever grows into the case, the Riserva is decidedly pushed in style, which I am not sure the wine really needs or benefits from. Bright red cherry, plum, blood orange, chalk, spice and floral notes add striking nuance. Today, the Riserva is decidedly austere.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	02/2021 Review Dried berries and dark chocolate with some coffee and walnut undertones. Full-bodied with a firm tannin structure and a flavorful finish. This needs time to open and come together. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2015	06/2021 Review Here's a dramatic change from night to day or day to night. I tasted the M. Marengo 2015 Barolo Riserva Brunate after the three Barolo wines this estate released from the 2017 vintage. Those wines are tightly wound and astringent, and then you get to this 900-bottle release Riserva that is loose-knit, swinging far and wide with a huge range of dark fruit aromas. These include cherry liqueur, tobacco, powdered licorice and tarry smoke. The bouquet is slow, weighty and sensuous in a way that only the sunny 2015 vintage can manage.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2021 Review The 2016 Barolo Riserva Brunate is attractive, to be sure, but much of its fruit and overall intensity have been overwhelmed by the oak. This lacks the intensity and resonance of the best wines of the year. More importantly, Marengo has the fruit to make a great, great Barolo. That is the bar here.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2016	06/2022 Review The M. Marengo 2016 Barolo Riserva Brunate is released in a tiny production of just 700 bottles. From an iconic vintage, the wine is beautifully balanced and intense with wild berry aromas that segue gently to spice, tarry smoke and powdered licorice. This vintage really shows the incredible depth and detail that the Nebbiolo grape is capable of rendering, especially in deft hands such as these. This is one for your cellar.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2017	07/2023 Review Not many producers had the courage to make a Riserva in this vintage that saw hot temperatures and very dry weather. The M. Marengo 2017 Barolo Riserva Brunate (in the dark brown label) does indeed deliver a darker and more robust quality of fruit with thick textural support at the back. However, the wine is never too ripe. It offers more power overall and a specific aroma of licorice or toasted aniseed that accompanies dark fruit and spice. Fruit is selected from the oldest vines in Brunate. This is a tiny production of just 700 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2018	04/2024 Review In the bottle with the dark brown label, the M. Marengo 2018 Barolo Riserva Brunate gives us the benefit of age, displaying pretty complexity and nuance. The bouquet starts off with great intensity. You get floral aromas, ripe red cherry, wet stone, pencil shaving and licorice root. The ferrous soil that we get in the younger vintages has transformed here into ethereal licorice-like notes. This wine makes good use of the Riserva denomination by showcasing intensity and complexity. A limited 700 bottles were made.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2016	07/2020 Review Compared to the Le Coste di Monforte, this wine is immediately earthier and more savory, with salty mineral notes backed by dark berry and plum. The Amalia Cascina in Langa 2016 Barolo Bussia offers a classic interpretation of Monforte, and there's a lot of depth and complexity to be found in this expression from the Bussia vineyard, one of the largest in the appellation. Specifically, fruit for this wine comes from the Fantini site located at a high 450 meters above sea level. It is characterized by Diano sandstone, one of the four major soil types in the appellation. Vines were planted in 2007. Winemaking is straightforward, with 25 days of extended maceration. Fermentation is kicked off with pump-overs and ends with submerged cap. The wine spends one year in barrique but is then racked over to larger French oak casks for a second year of aging. The wine's approach to the palate is delicate and finessed with silky texture and long flavor persistence. Of the two Barolos from Amalia Cascina in Langa, this wine gets a special nod. Some 3,500 bottles were filled in December 2019, and the wine hit the market in May 2020.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review With fruit from Monforte d'Alba, one of the villages that shows the best results in this hot vintage, this wine offers a more precise or exacting personality in which the fruit, minerality and oak spice are presented in neatly compartmentalized doses. The Amalia Cascina in Langa 2017 Barolo Bussia offers dried forest berry and iron ore, with background tones of grilled herb and licorice. The tannins are on the strong side especially now, as the wine is still so youthful. Give it time.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	06/2022 Review Compared to the Barolo Le Coste di Monforte, this wine shows more grip and linearity that serves to underline its streamlined personality. Even the color of this wine is slightly lighter. Showing its vineyard name for the first time, the Amalia Cascina in Langa 2018 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini comes from younger vines (planted in 2007) on sandstone-based soils, or Arenarie di Diano, formed by ancient submarine landslides. These sandy soils are common in Monforte d'Alba. These conditions shape the very tight, slender and ethereal character of this wine.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	08/2023 Review The Amalia Cascina in Langa 2019 Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini has nice balance and soft fruit. It also shows an open-knit quality that I often associate with wines made in the greater Bussia area of Monforte d'Alba. That accessibility is colored by sweet cherry, raspberry, crushed limestone and rose. I am in the habit of pointing out high alcohol that can compromise balance, especially with a grape as nuanced as Nebbiolo. The wine sports a 15% alcohol content but hides it reasonably well. Production is limited to 3,000 bottles.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Another good example of Bussia from the higher part of the MGA, Vigneto Fantini is a 0.6ha holding of Cascina Amalia, on Diano sandstone soil. The extraction avoids submerged-cap in favour of pumping over, then the wine is aged in barriques for 12 months and large 26hL oak vessels for another 20 months. Very garnet in the glass, the initially rustic nose develops complex earthy notes, while the full body shows great fruit concentration enhanced by the roundness given by barriques, sustained by crisp acidity. A wine to follow.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Bussia Vigna Fantini	DC - Decanter	97 Points	2019	09/2023 Review A delightful purity of fragrant raspberry and rose hip with soft spicy undertones; juicy and lively with a mouthwatering concentration, a bracing acidity and a backbone of firm, assertive tannins. Sumptuous, sublime and very long.
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	09/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Castelletto is an attractive wine to drink now and over the next decade or so. In 2018 Seghesio did not bottle their top Barolo, La Villa, opting instead to make a single Barolo. Hints of spice, licorice, dried herbs, tobacco and dried flowers add lovely aromatic presence to this pretty, mid-weight Barolo from Seghesio. Bright acids extend the finish nicely.
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2019	09/2023 Review Aromas of red plums and cherries, with hints of cocoa, nut shell and dried hibiscus flower. Some citrus peel, too. Medium to full-bodied, firm and slighty chewy with a subtle red fruit character and hints of dried herbs and walnuts to close. Flavorful. A little austere at the end. Try after 2025.
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	10/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo La Villa is a beguiling wine that needs a bit of time in bottle to fully open up. Then again, it is a young Barolo, so that is very much to be expected. Dried herbs, mint, licorice, dark cherry, underbrush and a whole range of spiced/balsamic notes fill out the layers. Next to the straight Barolo, La Villa has more body, depth and texture. It is another fine effort from Seghesio. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Aromas of rich red cherries with notes of toasted vanilla and dried herbs follow through to a full body, picking up a black-truffle note. The tannins are firm, but manageable, even at this early stage. So tempting now, but better after 2023. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Ripe and juicy, offering macerated cherry, currant, raspberry, loam and eucalyptus flavors. Firms up, with a tobacco element emerging on the long finish. Feels almost approachable now, until the dusty tannins kick in. Best from 2022 through 2042. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2014	01/2018 Review The 2016 Barolo la Villa is a more complete and elaborate wine compared to the classic Barolo also released now from Fratelli Seghesio. There is more depth here and less of that ripeness that I encountered in the other Barolo. This wine has more layers with dark fruit, licorice, iron ore and crushed limestone. These various aromatic elements come together with pretty harmony and focus. The finish is smooth and firmly structured, revealing an elegant and genuine personality. Fruit comes from the oldest vines in the Castelletto cru of Monforte d'Alba. Some 7,000 bottles were made. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2014	08/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo La Villa is laced with dark cherry, plum, woodsmoke, cedar, tobacco and licorice. Pliant and deep, the 2014 is impeccably layered from start to finish. The La Villa is a bit richer and darker than the straight Barolo, but both wines share a profile that leans more towards the floral/savory end of the spectrum, with the fruit pushed into the background. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2014	08/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo La Villa offers a bit more weight and density than the straight Barolo, but it, too, looks like it will offer its best drinking sooner rather than later. Pine, menthol and a whole range of balsamic inflections play off a core of dark red cherry and plum fruit in an inviting, mid-weight Barolo that will drink well right out of the gate. The 2015 has a good bit of underlying grip, but I am not sure the fruit will hold up for more than 10-15 years. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Light and bright strawberries and gently peppery elements, as well as light rose perfume. The palate delivers some plump, fleshy fruit with ripe tannins carrying red-cherry flavor in pure, youthful mode. Drink from 2022. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo la Villa is a more complete and elaborate wine compared to the classic Barolo also released now from Fratelli Seghesio. There is more depth here and less of that ripeness that I encountered in the other Barolo. This wine has more layers with dark fruit, licorice, iron ore and crushed limestone. These various aromatic elements come together with pretty harmony and focus. The finish is smooth and firmly structured, revealing an elegant and genuine personality. Fruit comes from the oldest vines in the Castelletto cru of Monforte d'Alba. Some 7,000 bottles were made. *(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	10/2023 Review Sublte aromas of cherries and cranberries with notes of dried herbs, spices and moist earth. Hints of tar, too. Medium to full-bodied, focused and balanced with firm tannin structure and a chalky finish. Lingering and velvety. Better after 2025.
Seghesio	Barolo Castelletto La Villa	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo Castelletto is laced with rose petal, cinnamon, white pepper, mint, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco. Medium in body, with lovely persistence, the 2020 captures all the character of this Monforte site. The aromatics are especially nuanced in 2019. Brisk acids and vibrant tannins pull it all together on the finish.
Garesio	Barolo Cerretta	VR - Veronelli	94 Points	2013
Garesio	Barolo Cerretta	GR - Gambero Rosso	92 Points	2013
Garesio	Barolo Cerretta	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	07/2020 Review The Garesio 2015 Barolo Cerretta opens to aromas of dried cherry, camphor ash, candied orange skin and wet terracotta. The Cerretta offers a strong mineral identity with some iron ore or iodine showing up at the back. The tannins are integrated but dry, and the mouthfeel is thin, long and dusty. Like the other Barolo from Garesio with fruit from Serralunga d'Alba (also reviewed here), this wine could use some more primary fruit, especially now in its youth. Dried herbs and aniseed pop up on the finish.
Garesio	Barolo Cerretta	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2017	10/2022 Review A supple yet firmly structured red, this exhibits strawberry, cherry, currant, menthol and iron flavors. Taut and dense with tannins, yet remains lithe and long. Best from 2024 through 2040.
Garesio	Barolo Cerretta	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2019	01/2023 Review Quite dense in colour and ripe to the fore with raspberry, gooseberry, elderberry and rhubarb, there is great concentration and refinement here. Chewy tannins are extracted and dusty but with large, sweet grain on the finish. High acidity refreshes and completes the framework of this Cerretta, which is austere enough for the long haul.
Garesio	Barolo Cerretta Riserva	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2013	01/2022 Review A depth of tar, chocolate, orange peel vibrancy and earthy minerality introduce a classic Riserva, dark and traditional. The tannins are velvety, joined by a crisp vein of acidity on the warming palate. More powerful than elegant, it is a classic old-style extracted yet ripe Barolo with great tension, a dusty character and not without sternness on the finish, featuring a savoury liquorice aftertaste.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	10/2022 Review Ripe red plums and grilled mushrooms with a light sprinkling of dried herbs and light spice. Medium-bodied with a clean bead of fruit that rides tight and firm, light-grained tannins. This is very compact. Give it a year to unravel. Try from 2023.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is a soft, ruity Barolo to drink now and over the next few years. There's lovely purity and depth here. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice and leather are nicely pushed forward. This 2018 is imple, uncomplicated and delicious.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2014
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2013	10/2017 Review This is rich and evokes licorice, cherry and leather flavors. Juicy and open, with a firm underlying structure. Shows fine length, finishing with licorice and underbrush accents. Best from 2022 through 2036.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Lightly spiced and poached strawberries, leading into a palate with a neat array of smooth, fine-grained tannins. A juicy acidity kicks through the finish. Attractive freshness and elegance. Drink or hold.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	11/2017 Review The 2014 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is a big, powerful wine, especially within the context of the year. Corino's 2014 is a rare straight Barolo that is going to need a few years to come into its own. I won't be surprised if the 2014 provides a good decade-plus of fine drinking.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2014	10/2018 Review This red delivers a nice beam of cherry flavor midpalate, along with floral and spice notes. Tense, unwinding slowly to a lingering aftertaste of berry, mineral and spice. Best from 2021 through 2038.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Renato Corino’s 2015 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is fleshy, radiant Barolo to drink now and over the next 10-15 years. Succulent dark cherry, plum, violet, spice and mocha all open up. Creamy and flat-out delicious, the straight Barolo is this lineup is an overachiever. I loved it.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Bright black cherry and black currant flavors are accented by licorice, tar and stony mineral notes in this powerful red. The initial fleshiness is replaced by dense tannins as this plays out on the long, spice-tinged finish. Best from 2023 through 2040.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Aromas of berries, strawberries and rose soap. Full-bodied, very tight and tannic with a focused palate of fruit and bright acidity. Solid. Try in 2023.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is a serious wine that shows just how compelling the vintage is, even among entry-level bottlings. Black cherry, plum, spice, leather and menthol bring out darker shades of Nebbiolo in this rich, textured La Morra Barolo. This is an especially fleshy, rich style, especially among entry-level bottlings. Plush fruit and silky, polished tannins add considerable appeal.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	11/2020 Review This is elegant and supple, offering plum, mint, tobacco and earth flavors allied to dusty tannins. Balanced and long. Best from 2023 through 2037. 1,000 cases made, 350 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	06/2020 Review A layered, fruity red with plum, cherry and strawberry character and hints of stone. Medium to full body. Racy finish. Drink or hold. Really good to drink now.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2016	07/2020 Review I love these wines that source fruit from a single comune, or village, in the Barolo appellation. The entry-level Renato Corino 2016 Barolo del Comune di La Morra showcases silky tannins, loose textural fiber and pretty berry accents. Once you break it all down, this wine delivers on a promise of varietal purity and accessibility. Raspberry and wild cherry is followed by dried mint and basil. An ample 10,000 bottles were made.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo del Comune di La Morra is a stellar wine in its peer group. Rich, ample and deep, the Comune offers tons of sheer appeal. Sweet red plum, kirsch, mint and spice build in a beautifully layered, expressive Barolo. There is some firmness in the tannin, but nothing a year or two in bottle won't take care of.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2017	07/2021 Review A medium-bodied red with firm, chewy tannins that are polished and long. It’s focused and structured. Needs time to soften. Better after 2024.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2019	01/2023 Review This vibrant and balanced red starts out silky, featuring pure strawberry, cherry, rose and mineral flavors, then builds nicely to a long, expansive finish, where flashes of earth and underbrush emerge. Shows excellent potential. Best from 2026 through 2043. 1,000 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo del comune di La Morra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Cascina Sòt	Barolo del Comune di Monforte d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019	10/2023
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2014	04/2019 Review The Luigi Pira 2014 Barolo Serralunga speaks in soft, sensual whispers. This is a beautifully undertone expression that emits fine touches of wild berry, licorice and ash. To me, those slightly balsamic or herbal nuances remind me of dried ginger or perhaps the oil you get on your hands as you brush them over a plant of sage or rosemary. This is a wine I would happy drink today and tomorrow.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2013	02/2018 Review This smooth red hangs together beautifully, framing flavors of cherry, raspberry, wild herbs, mineral and tobacco. There's plenty of structure, yet this is all about balance and texture, ending with layers of fruit, underbrush and mineral. Best from 2022 through 2040.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	09/2018 Review A firm and juicy 2014 with leather, light tar and dark-berry aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fresh finish. Drink or hold.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2014	08/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is the only wine Giampaolo Pira made in 2014, and is a blend of all the best fruit from the Marenca, Margheria and Collina Rionda vineyards. Powerful and dense in the glass, but in the mid-weight style of the year, Pira's 2014 has a lot to offer. There is plenty of the depth and power readers have come to expect from Pira's wines, but naturally tempered by the personality of the year. Iron, smoke, cedar, savory herbs, tobacco and cured meats add to the wine's brooding, virile personality.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	11/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a gorgeous entry-level Barolo from Giampaolo Pira. Rich and dense, yet not at all overdone, the 2015 offers up a beguiling mix of Serralunga aromatics, fruit and structure. Orange peel, spice, dried flowers, mint and licorice all run through this rich, beautifully textured Barolo. The 2015 is truly a superb wine in its peer group. Don't miss it.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a tasty, straightforward Barolo to drink over the next decade or so. The 2017 is a bit lighter than most vintages, but that's not a bad thing at all for a wine meant to be enjoyed on the young side. Red cherry fruit, iron, mint, white pepper and chalk all lend complexity.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	06/2021 Review With fruit sourced from throughout this important Barolo subzone, the Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba shows some ripeness with dried raspberry and sweet cherry. The wine delivers spice, smoke and tilled earth with some of the iron ore or rusty aromas that are so specific to this village in the Barolo appellation. To the palate, it delivers soft tannins and a mid-weight build with all the makings for another fine cut of steak.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	01/2022 Review There is a good amount of cherry and red berry fruit in this expressive red, along with floral, wild herb and iron notes. Elegant and vibrant, with fine harmony and length. Best from 2024 through 2038. 1,500 cases made, 1,000 cases imported (Web only - 2022)
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	11/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a rich, heady wine. Sweet macerated cherry, kirsch, mint, orange peel and sweet spice give the 2018 a decidedly racy, Mamboyant personality, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. There is plenty of charm and allure, although the style is decidedly ripe to the point of being exotic.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Despite a stern finish due to chalky, slightly dry tannins, this Barolo from Serralunga is delicious and with a very good quality price ratio. Classic sweet violets and fresh strawberries on the nose are allied to full body and crips acidity, with an austere finish now that may soften a bit with bottle ageing. Indeed, the wine was aged for 24 months in big oak casks so it deserves patience.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	10/2023 Review This red is stitched with strawberry, cherry, currant and eucalyptus flavors. Firm, with a fine line of dense tannins informing the finish. Balanced and long overall, with flashes of tobacco and mineral sapidity on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2047. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Pira	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is dark, sumptuous and super-expressive. A burst of dark red/purplish fruit opens first, followed by rose petal, lavender, blood orange and spice notes that add character. This is a superb village wine. Don't miss it.
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2013
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2014	05/2018 Review This estate favours ageing its Barolo in Austrian barrels. It has a gentle and lightly smoky raspberry nose, leading into a supple and juicy palate with a forward style that doesn't seem that structured. There's freshness in addition to moderate weight of fruit and concentration, with a long, spicy finish.
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	VR - Veronelli	2	2015
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2015	12/2019 Review Aromas of violet, nutmeg and tobacco slowly take shape on this. The solid palate delivers sour cherry, clove and black pepper alongside taut but refined tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2021–2028.
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	07/2020 Review The Garesio 2015 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a spicy and robust interpretation of Nebbiolo that delivers a very developed savory side. There is dark primary fruit at the core of the wine, but more attention is drawn to aromas of spice, tobacco and campfire embers. The heat of the vintage may have played a small role in drying out some of the wine's fruity freshness. You also get the power and concentration that are characteristics of this comune within the Barolo appellation. I would suggest a near or medium-term drinking window.
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	10/2022 Review A dense, tightly wound style, this delivers a mix of savory and fruit flavors, with eucalyptus, juniper, cherry and strawberry framed by iron and tobacco. Persistent and tips toward the tannins now, yet this should come around in time. Best from 2024 through 2042.
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2016	10/2020 Review This property was established in 2010 and includes vineyards in other regions of Piedmont. This Serralunga blend is aged in medium-sized oak of French and Austrian origin. The nose is ripe, with cranberry-jelly and cherry aromas. The attack is fresh and svelte, but the wine is very concentrated and even reserved. The mid-palate displays force and intensity, and the finish is well balanced, spicy and long.
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2017	03/2021 Review This blend of different plots from Serralunga shines for its balance. Not so pale in terms of colour, it has a classic nose of smoky woodland, pomegranate and rosehip, with a touch of leather and balsamic depth. The attack is firm, with lifted acidity and dusty ripe tannins building weight on the mid-palate. A bit more elegance would make this more accessible now, but the fruit concentration means it has cellar potential. Aged in mostly Slavonian oak, with some French barriques too.
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	01/2024 Review Fresh and focused, offering cherry, raspberry, wild herbs, iron and licorice. Muscular and balanced, echoing the fruit and savory elements on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2043. 916 cases made.
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Garesio	Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2013	03/2021 Review Garesio's vineyards are now being converted to organic farming. This Barolo is sourced from vines close to the cellars and is aged in large casks. The fruit is still subdued, with mulch and tobacco on the nose. The palate is rich and broad, fleshy and succulent, with good concentration of fruit and firm tannins. There's plenty of rugged grip here and little finesse, but it has vigour and substance. Long.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	12/2020 Review This is spicy, its cherry, raspberry and floral notes shaded by vanilla, charred oak and tar accents. There is also a raisiny element, yet overall, this red feels balanced and there is ample fruit to offset the assertive tannins. Best from 2023 through 2039. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2016
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Entrancing, fragrant nose with roses and all manner of bright, leafy nuances on offer, as well as a strong thread of wild herbs and grasses and abundant red fruit. The palate has a very rich, sweet core of succulent, fleshy red-cherry flavor. The tannins are smooth and ripe. Great length here. Drink or hold.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	11/2018 Review Grasso’s 2015 Barolo Giachini is dark, sensual and enveloping. Black cherry, plum, leather, smoke and tobacco add to an impression of gravitas as this brooding La Morra Barolo shows off its distinctive personality. This is one of the more potent wines in this range.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Slighty amber tone to the ruby red color. Aromas of dried flowers, plums nad peaches follow through to a medium body, with firm yet fine-grained tannins. Fresh and vivid at the end. Needs four orfive years to soften. Drink after 2026.
Grasso	Barolo Giachini	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Garesio	Barolo Gianetto	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2016	10/2022 Review Very tight, this has shut down, with the structure dominating any fruit or savory flavors for now. The nose and palate, however, hint at the depth and ripe fruit that lurks beneath. Fine balance. Best from 2024 through 2045. 400 cases made, 35 cases imported.
Garesio	Barolo Gianetto	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2017	03/2021 Review This organic winery ferments and macerates this wine for approximately 40 days, of which 20 are submerged-cap. Ageing occurs in big Austrian oak casks for 24 months. Light red berry and violet notes are accompanied by earthy clay and even some peaty tones. The hugely tannic, biting palate is refreshed by cleansing acidity, followed by a fruity finish. Quite muscular, it lacks a bit of complexity but is well made.
Garesio	Barolo Gianetto	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2018	01/2023 Review An open-knit nose not without elegance, focused on lemon leaf and blood orange, wild strawberry and a whiff of cinnamon. The body is lighter than expected, smoky flavoured with lifted acidity and moderate, refined tannins. Chewy and tense, it has an expressive finish of liquorice and cherry kernel with an almost peaty note. A typical good example of the 2018 vintage from this great MGA in Serralunga.
Garesio	Barolo Gianetto	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Garesio	Barolo Gianetto	DC - Decanter	93 Points	2019	02/2023 Review This Barolo packs a punch for its sweet violet and intense blood orange aromas and tense palate with firm acidic attack, tight, velvety, fruit-soaked tannins and refreshing finish. It comes across as over-extracted now, not without roughness at the end, but is pretty classic considering the vintage. It will partially soften with age.
Garesio	Barolo Gianetto	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2019	Review Rich and dark, this red reveals plum, black cherry, tar and floral flavors. Solid, with dense, dusty tannins following through on the long, compact finish. Best from 2026 through 2042. 300 cases made.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2015	06/2019 Review This wine shows dark saturation and thick ripeness that weights down the bouquet. The 2015 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte is a darkly saturated wine with raw and slightly tangy aromas of black cherry, spice and bitter almond. The wine is immediate and accessible, and it drinks nicely straight out of the gate.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2020 Review The Amalia Cascina in Langa 2016 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte offers a very floral bouquet with some greener aromas like you get with fresh shoots on springtime garden growth. It's all very pleasant and uplifting. The wine presents a very fresh and youthful set of aromas with white flowers, forest berry and a touch of sweet peach or nectarine. Dig a little deeper and you will find subtle hints of white licorice, spice and crushed stone. The wine needs time to take shape, as this initial showing is very focused on primary aromas both floral and fruity. The wine's overall personality is light and compact, and it will flesh out in time. However, those cool-vintage Nebbiolo tannins kick in at the end and remind you that this is a Barolo built to last, no matter how soft and delicate its bouquet may appear at this stage. The vines for this wine were planted in 1982. If you consider the altitude of the vineyard (located at 400 meters above sea level) and the soils (consisting of Sant'Agata blue-gray marls that are characteristic of this area), those fragrant floral notes make perfect sense. Only 3,500 bottles were made, and this wine was released in May 2020.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Balanced and bright, the Amalia Cascina in Langa 2017 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte reveals a pretty bouquet with simple lines and tight contouring. The approach is streamlined, but this Barolo from Monforte d'Alba shows more focus and sharpness than you get from a great many of its peers. Tart cassis and wild strawberry yield to licorice, campfire ash and crushed stone. Here's a wine that manages to stave off most of those irksome 2017 hot-vintage demons.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2022 Review Showing a dark ruby color and garnet background hues, the Amalia Cascina in Langa 2018 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte is streamlined and tight with dark fruit aromas, wild rose and rusty nail. The vineyards were planted in 1982 facing southeast with classic Sant'Agata marl soils. The altitude is a breezy 400 meters above sea level, and that is a real sweet spot for Nebbiolo. Indeed, freshness and focus characterize the mouthfeel. Production is 3,000 bottles.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2019	04/2023 Review The Amalia Cascina in Langa 2019 Barolo Le Coste di Monforte (with 3,000 bottles released) has a soft delivery that starts off with ripe cherry and redcurrant, but then veers toward spice, crushed stone and blue flower. The floral notes emerge with more intensity in time. I also get a hint of rosemary essence or eucalyptus oil. The vines were planted in 1982 on sandy soils at a cool 400 meters above sea level.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2010	04/2015 Review Broad, earthy and spicy with blue fruit aromas – enchanting. A little alcoholic warmth, but this camouflages its 15% much better than many other wines this vintage. Very pure and long.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2011	Review Founded in 2003, Amalia have produced a lovely Barolo made from two small vineyard sites; one hectare in Le Coste and two hectares in Bussia. Initial flavours of plum and raspberry develop on the palate, gaining slightly meaty and herbal notes. This is an elegant style that can be drunk from an early stage in its lifespan.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	94 Points	2016	01/2020 Review This estate's top vineyards are in Monforte. Its succulent Bussia in this vintage is surpassed by the Coste di Monforte, which is produced from 1ha at 400 metres. The raspberry-scented nose is sweet and intense and shows finesse. It's the balance that impresses here: rich and full-bodied, weighty but not too extracted, with polished tannins and great concentration. The finish is spicy, intense, complex and long.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	94	2017	03/2021 Review Le Coste is a prestigious MGA and this wine, aged in barriques as well as in big 26hL oak vessels, is carefully handled, well integrated and elegant. Ruby in the glass, it is focused on fresh notes of red berries and rose, followed by plenty of balsamic character. Almost zesty acidity and ripe, chewy tannins are supported by fleshy fruit and graphite minerality in depth, with a great finish.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Barolo Le Coste di Monforte	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2019	08/2023 Review From 1ha of vines in Le Coste di Monforte, close to the border with Serralunga, this wine spends 32 months in 26hl French oak casks. It's very balsamic, with some pure, sweet red fruit and violet scents. Sticky, mouthcoating tannins obscure peppery red fruits, mingling with woody, mushroomy and earthy nuances. There's plenty of freshness on offer, and give this more time and the fruit is sure to emerge from its tannic veil.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	01/2022 Review This Barolo flashes its fruity side, with bright cherry and raspberry flavors accented by rose, tobacco and a hint of black pepper. Firms up yet remains vibrant, with a lingering, spicy aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2042. 600 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2011	04/2019 Review Despite the warm vintage, 2011 Barolo Marenca shows more freshness and balanced acidity than I would have expected. Opulent, with veins of ripe cherry and blackberry, this is a mid-weight wine that packs a powerful punch upon first inspection, but then it delivers more elegance and finesse once it hits the palate.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2013	02/2018 Review Notes of menthol, medicinal herbs, juniper and eucalyptus swirl around the ripe cherry flavors in this aromatic Barolo, supported by a tough layer of tannins. Extends nicely on the finish, where the underbrush elements echo. Best from 2022 through 2036.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2015	11/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Marenca is once again a wine of texture and volume, as it so often is, but there is also terrific aromatic nuance and layers of complexity to balance things out. Rose petal, sage, mint, sweet tobacco, licorice and wild cherry all run through this ample, super-inviting Serralunga Barolo. When I choose to drink a Pira Barolo, it is almost always Marenca. The 2015 is simply gorgeous. That's all there is to it.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pira	Barolo Marenca	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Really gorgeous aromas of dried strawberries with hazelnut and cedar undertones, following through to a full body with real density of fruit and dusty, chewy tannins that finish long and intense. Vivid transparency at the end. Try after 2025.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Marenca is quite understated in this vintage, and not the powerhouse it can be, although that core of strength, that is its key signature, is very much present. Bright red fruit, dried herbs, rose petal, mint and orange peel open with a bit of coaxing. The 2017 is quite a departure from what Pira fans are used to, and yet there is plenty to like.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo Marenca reveals a bright note of sweet cherry or redcurrant that pops first from the bouquet. That pretty red fruit intensity is quickly followed by spice, earth, toasted hazelnut and candied orange peel. This is a graceful and smooth expression from a site in Serralunga d'Alba that is almost exclusively farmed by the Pira family, mostly replanted in 1990 and is said to be noted for its powerful Barolo.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Ripe red berries on the nose, tinged with some dark, nutty spice and pressed lilacs. Medium-to full-bodied with very fine, integrated tannins and a tight, spicy finish. This is quite closed at the moment, but the intense, balanced core is evident, waiting to flourish. Try from 2024.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2018	11/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Marenca is a powerful, deep Serralunga Barolo. Wild dark cherry, spice, menthol, licorice, plum, dried herbs and mocha infuse the 2018 with tons of character. There is plenty of richness and intensity, but thankfully the bruising tannins of the past appear to have been tamed. There is a lot of wine here. This is a fine, fine showing.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Bright ruby in the glass, Pira's Marenca 2019 shows a bright definition of liquorice stick with vibrant violet and bergamot-like citrus note. The attack is elegant, refreshing and savory, but then the palate is dominated by firm, grainy tannins with a dusty yet sweet finish. A greatly powerful wine which deserves attention for its ageing ability.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Aromas of rose stem and fresh herbs. Plums, too. Medium to full body. Chewy and polished tannins and a savory finish. A little rustic but should come out nicely in three or four years.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	10/2023 Review A stylish red graced by pretty cherry, currant and wild strawberry fruit, with accents of mineral, aniseed and rose. Lively and taut, with well-wrought tannins on the lingering finish. Best from 2026 through 2045. 500 cases made, 150 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo Marenca is superb. Rich, ample nd explosive, with tremendous depth, the 2019 has so much to offer. A rush of dark red-toned fruit, lavender, spice, iron and dried flowers saturates the palate. Bright acids and firm Serralunga tannis wrap it all together. The 2019 is exceptional.
Pira	Barolo Marenca	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Pira	Barolo Marenca	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2020	04/2024 Review Bright ruby color with a nose of fresh roses, violets, pomegranate and light spiciness. The palate is focused on crunchiness, with a medium body, firm tannins soaked with blood oranges, refreshing acidity and a quite sticky finish. Try from 2030.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2013	02/2018 Review Notes of eucalyptus, juniper, cherry and fresh-cut grass are the highlights of this vibrant red. Steely, with a backbone of iron and a lingering finish. Best from 2022 through 2040.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	11/2019 Review Pira's 2015 Barolo Margheria is powerful and driven, with that backbone of tannin that always differentiates it in this range. Iron, smoke, tobacco, game, licorice and incense add layers of savory, feral intensity. Potent and a touch linear, the 2015 is long on character, but it also needs time for the tannins to soften. Even so, it has tons of potential. Chalk, white pepper and a floral linger on the vibrant finish. This is very nicely done.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Menthol, tar and black cherry flavors highlight this taut red, picking up underbrush notes as this builds to a compact finish. Shows the dense, finely woven and steely character of Serralunga, with balance and grace. Best from 2023 through 2040. 400 cases made.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pira	Barolo Margheria	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Aromas of tar, asphalt, dark fruit and bark. Plenty of blackberry and some dark cherry. It’s full-bodied and very tight with a linear, racy finish. Chewy and focused. Vertical, taking you down through the palate. Drink after 2024.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Margheria is a beguiling Serralunga Barolo redolent of dried herbs, tobacco, menthol, graphite, licorice, crushed rock and blood orange. Tightly wound and not fully expressive, the 2017 needs a few years in bottle to soften. The 2017s nicely done.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The Pira family farms several of the most important single-vineyard sites in Serralunga d'Alba, and this one has 50-year-old vines. The Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo Margheria offers a hint of the vintage ripeness with some wild strawberry and dried raspberry. In fact, those sweet fruit flavors emerge here in the Margheria more than they do in the other crus sites from this estate that are now on the market. That extra degree of softness gives this wine a more immediate and accessible personality.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	02/2022 Review Aromas of cherries and raspberries, enriched by perfumed oak. Full-bodied with a dense, silky bead of fruit and tannin that gives good length. The fruit and oak tannins are nicely integrated here, giving a grainy, velvety framework to the wine. The fruit persists nicely. Excellent quality here, but give it another couple of years for even better integration. Best from 2024.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	11/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Margheria is gorgeous. Hints of truffle, orange peel, cedar, pipe tobacco and kirsch on the bouquet are immediately alluring. This deceptively mid-weight Serralunga Barolo offers tons of aromatic and flavor complexity. It's one of the finer recent versions I can remember tasting and a huge success for the vintage.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Fermentation takes place in horizontal tanks at moderate temperature for 12-15 days, before ageing in large 25hl wooden barrels for 24 months. The austere nose shows restrained dark fruits, liquorice root, straw, and red currant freshness. It shows a soft attack then firm, extracted, fine-grained tannins; muscular and chewy and evident on the guns, but polished on the finish. A powerful wine that needs time.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Plenty of lavender and violet aromas with plum undertones. Medium to full body with plenty of ripe tannins and a chewy finish. Shows polish and focus. Drink after 2027.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2019	10/2023 Review A charming red, detailed and fresh, featuring cherry, strawberry, currant, rose and mint flavors shaded by iron and tar. Tightly wound and compact, yet has terrific balance, pedigree and a persistent aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2045. 500 cases made, 150 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Pira	Barolo Margheria	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo Margheria is more savory/mineral in profile than the other Barolos in the range, with less overt fruit but plenty of persistence. In recent years, Gianpaolo Pira has found a way to tame the formidable tannins here, and that is very much evident in this gorgeous, expressive Barolo.
Pira	Barolo Margheria	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2020	04/2024 Review Bright pale ruby with a garnet rim, this wine exhibits aromas of smashed violets, blood oranges, cinnamon and balsamic. The palate is soft and refined, full-bodied, with elegant tannins and lifted long acidity. Great tension. Drinkable now, but best from 2034.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2016	01/2022 Review Exquisite nose of ripe berries, notes of hot ash and even Sicilian capers. Full-bodied and silky with a dense, fruity core and well-integrated tannins. An excellent, flamboyant Barolo that’s almost ready to go, but will only gain from further cellaring. Enjoy from 2023.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	11/2021 Review The 2016 Barolo Riserva is terrific. Bright and perfumed, with striking transparency, the 2016 captures all of the finesse of this great La Morra site. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint and licorice fill out the layers nicely. This is such a classic expression of Rocche and La Morra.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2013
Corino	Barolo Riserva	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2013	01/2019 Review There’s very bright and attractive edge to the nose with fine, rose-like perfume and a wealth of light strawberries and red cherries, as well as dark chocolate. The palate has a smooth array of supple and lithe tannins that carry a wealth of reserved but intense fruit flavor. Drink or hold.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	05/2021 Review Really floral with sweet, seductive fruit in the nose. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins, lots of gorgeous fruit and a long finish. This shows plenty of structure and depth. Try after 2024.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	VS - Vinous	Points	2018	01/2023 Review The 2018 Barolo Riserva is a wine of power and stature, two things that were not easy to come by in this vintage. Dark, sensual and enveloping, with notes of cedar, kirsch, menthol, sweet oak and tobacco, the 2018 has a ton to offer. Best of all, it will drink well with minimal cellaring. This is a fine 2018.
Corino	Barolo Riserva	VS - Vinous	Points	2020	01/2023 Review The 2020 Barolo Riserva is stellar. It marries fruit intensity, bright acids and structure. Black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol and mocha will take shape in the glass. I especially admire its vibrancy and energy. Time brings out the wine's natural intensity and resonance.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Riserva Bricco San Pietro	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017	10/2023
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Riserva Bricco San Pietro	VR - Veronelli	91 Points	2017
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Riserva Bricco San Pietro	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2016	07/2022 Review Austere and classic in this vintage, vibrant aromas focus on savoury orange peel and rhubarb, with carob, cherry and chocolate. Neither ripe nor bold, the palate is velvety with refreshing acidity and a sticky finish. There is a good integration of slightly rustic tannins on the finish.
Cascina Sòt	Barolo Riserva Bricco San Pietro	DC - Decanter	92 Points	2017	02/2023 Review This Nebbiolo is from a 90-year-old vineyard and the grapes are fermented and macerated in 30hl oak vessels, then aged in French tonneaux for 32 months. The wine is garnet in colour, restrained and evolved, with tobacco notes, rhubarb and dried cherry, and a signature Parma violet note. Full of sucrosity and concentration on the palate, it's sustained by firm, thick tannins, quite sticky and bitter on the finish yet balanced. A very well handled Barolo in this vintage – the old vines and the oak ageing help.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The Renato Corino 2017 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is rich and darkly concentrated with plum, cherry and blackcurrant. There are additional background notes of spice, toasted hazelnut and campfire ember. With fruit from La Morra, this hot-vintage expression is indeed more powerful, concentrated and thickly layered overall. The tannins are still astringent, and although they will soften, I'm not sure they will ever fully integrate.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Fragrant with cherry, plum, lavender, eucalyptus and menthol aromas and flavors, this red is polished and broad, building in intensity, with a vibrant structure and a lingering fruit and savory aftertaste. Best from 2024 through 2040. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Roche dell'Annunziata is a very pretty and elegant wine. In 2018, there is maybe just a bit more nervousness and tannic spine than most years. Floral and spice accents lift the bright red/purplish fruit. At times relatively open and forward, while in other moments more restrained, the 2018 is full of complexity. This is nicely done.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2014
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2016
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Very perfumed aromas of cherries, tar and cedar with hints of candied peel. Medium body and fine, silky tannins. A light finish that floats away. Drink now.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Savory, offering hay, eucalyptus, orange bitters and wild herb flavors, showing cherry notes underneath. Linear, firm and leafy, with a lingering finish. Best from 2022 through 2037.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Corino's 2014 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata shows why this is such a privileged site. Deep, ample and intense, the 2014 is young, raw and not fully formed, and yet it offers considerable potential. Succulent red cherry, rose petal, mint, chalk and white pepper give the wine its signature aromatic lift and brightness. Here, too, the wine's persistence is notable.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Very floral and cedary aromas, layered across dried strawberries and red plums. Oak dominates the palate for now, but there’s a very juicy core of concentrated fruit below that will unfurl in the next two to three years. Try from 2022.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata is gorgeous. Aromatic, fresh and lifted, the 2015 captures all the pedigree of this great La Morra site. The interplay of dense fruit, perfumed aromatics and silky tannins that make wines from Rocche so compelling is very much in evidence. All the elements simply fall into place in a Barolo that is impeccable from start to finish.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	11/2020 Review Ripe cherry and plum fruit is matched to licorice, sweet spice and toasty oak notes in this smooth red, whose tannins are firm and refined, imparting balance. The finish resonates with the licorice and spice elements. Best from 2023 through 2040. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2016	06/2020 Review Aromas of dried flowers, strawberries and cherries with some crushed stones. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are polished and beautiful. Shows the excellence of the vintage. Better after 2023.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Rich, heady and exotic in its beauty, Corino's 2016 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is a total stunner. In the glass, the 2016 Rocche is seamless and silky, with striking textural richness and persistence. Super-ripe red cherry, red plum, rose petal, mint and kirsch infuse the 2016 with layers of nuance. All the elements meld together in a rich, sumptuous Barolo that captures the essence of this great La Morra cru.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The Renato Corino 2016 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata shows a soft and slow approach with a silky textural fiber that glides seamlessly over the palate. That effortless lightless is the defining characteristic of this pretty La Morra Barolo made with fruit from 50-year-old vines. Red and blue fruits can be found at the core, and there is pretty spice and tar as well. This wine is accessible even at this early stage, suggesting a drinking window of 10-15 years. A mere 3,500 bottles were made.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2017	05/2021 Review A dense, layered red with plums, orange peel, cedar and some mushrooms. Full-bodied and chewy, yet polished and pretty. Tight at the end. Give it time to open. Drink after 2025.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is such a pleasure to taste. I feel like I am in La Morra, in Rocche dell'Annunziata, looking down the patchwork of parcels on this steep hillside. Freshly cut flowers, mint, spice and sweet red/purplish berry fruit notes abound. More than anything though, the 2017 is distinguished by its silky tannins and exceptional balance. In a word: sublime.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2019	11/2022 Review The 2019 Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata is a gorgeous wine from Renato Corino. Bright and effusive, with captivating aromatic presence, the 2019 is all charm. Succulent dark cherry, cinnamon, blood orange, new leather, spice, sweet pipe tobacco and a kiss of French oak all meld together in a sumptuous Barolo that is all charm. In 2019, Corino opted to not make a Riserva, so all the barrels went into this bottling. Give the 2019 a few years to come together in bottle.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2019	01/2023 Review Saturated with pure cherry and blackberry fruit, this red is supple and harmonious, with kirsch, mint, grass and spice accents chiming in as this firms up and turns more complex on the long, detailed finish. Best from 2026 through 2045. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Corino	Barolo Rocche dell’ Annunziata	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The Stefano Corino 2017 Barolo Roncaglie shows a pretty ruby hue and a robust, mid-weight style. The heat and dryness of the vintage contribute to that added sense of richness, overall concentration and the powerful 15% alcohol content. This wine reveals dark cherry fruit, spice, leather, tar and potting soil. Those spice aromas are especially attractive, with shadings of crushed stone and rusty nail.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2017	02/2022 Review An intense red, whose taut structure is interwoven with cherry, raspberry, rose, tar, licorice and leather flavors. Fluid, with a rearguard of dusty tannins on the finish, this is very harmonious and complex. Best from 2025 through 2043. 125 cases made.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Roncaglie (Stefano Corino) is a dark, potent La Morra Barolo. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, menthol and licorice meld together effortlessly. This is an especially seamless Barolo with soft contours that amplify the generally lighter style of Santa Maria in a good way. Stefano Corino favors longer macerations at lower temperatures relative to the approach he and his father Renato take with the other Barolos in the range.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	02/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Roncaglie is absolutely gorgeous. Bright, effusive and so expressive, the Roncaglie is a total delight. Lifted aromatics and bright red/purplish fruit all race out of the glass. Refined, silky tannins, so rare in this vintage, add to its considerable appeal. Roncaglie is not one of the better sites in La Morra. This is as good as it gets.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Roncaglie is fabulous, especially considering Roncaglie is not exactly one of La Morra's top sites. Fresh, vibrant and wonderfully nuanced, the 2016 pulses with real energy and class. For this wine, Stefano Corino leaves more leaf cover in the summer, does a cold soak after harvest and works with a mix of French oak barriques and larger tonneaux, all departures from the approach taken by his father, Renato, with the other wines in the range. The Roncaglie, made from a parcel previously went into the straight Barolo, is an experimental bottling that spent two years in oak with no racking.
Corino	Barolo Roncaglie Stefano Corino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2020	11/2023 Review The 2020 Barolo Roncaglie (Stefano Corino) is a pretty, textured La Morra Barolo. This is the first year in which the wine was ages only in barrique, which Stefano Corino prefers over tonneaux for greater freshness. White pepper, macerated cherry, spice, orange peel and mint brighten the finish.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2016	12/2020 Review A tight, focused Barolo with strawberry, cherry, chocolate and citrus character. It’s full-bodied with a pretty center palate and density. A little shy now, but will open nicely with age. Drink after 2023.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Cherry and strawberry fruit lead off, with iron, underbrush and tea notes in supporting roles. It quickly firms up, the lively acidity working in tandem with the dusty tannins. All the parts are there, with elements of the fruit returning on the long finish. Best from 2023 through 2042. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Turne is beguiling, complex and full of intrigue. Rose petal, orange peel, spice, mint, licorice and dried flowers lend tons of aromatic charm. The 2017 should offers 10-12 years of fine drinking.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Some red-berry and red-plum character on the nose with added oak spice on the medium-bodied palate. Very light this year. Easygoing, to drink now.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2015
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2017
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	02/2020 Review Floral and strawberry aromas and flavors highlight this elegant red. Firm, dusty tannins emerge as this works to a vibrant finish. Tar, tobacco and mineral elements lend complexity, while lively acidity drives the length. Best from 2023 through 2039.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	06/2019 Review A fresh and bright nose with a wealth of wild strawberries and wild red cherries. The palate has a succulent array of fine, juicy tannins that carry tart red-cherry flavor. Beautifully precise, chalky tannins. Power with elegance. Try from 2022.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2013	05/2018 Review Aromas of violet, red-skinned berry and underbrush lead the way. The structured palate offers red plum, raspberry jam, licorice and white pepper alongside firm refined tannins. Drink 2020–2027.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	11/2018 Review The 2015 Barolo Turnè is done with extended maceration and aged in cask, which gives the wines exotic, perfumed aromatics and tons of personality. Sweet red cherry, raspberry, mint, blood orange and star anise all lift from the glass. Translucent and super- expressive, the Turnè is another stellar wine in this range. Stylistically, the Turnè is a bit ethereal, but it is also impeccable, not to mention very beautiful.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Turnè offers an attractive combination of bold, rich and powerful sweet tobacco, cedar, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and spice all build in a beautifully layered, expressive Barolo loaded with dimension and complexity. The 2016 is a wonderfully deep and nuanced wine made very much in the mid-weight style of the year.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Plums and orange blossom on the nose follow through to a medium body with very well-integrated tannins and a fresh and velvety finish, Not the biggest wine but a beauty to taste. Better in three to four years.
Grasso	Barolo Turnè	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2011	04/2019 Review Similar to the other Barolos from this vintage, the 2011 Barolo Vignarionda runs soft and is accessible in terms of its intensity and spice. What it lacks in complexity, it makes up for in muscle power and determination. Vignarionda is located in Serralunga d'Alba, so you are treated to a double dose of intensity from, first, the warm vintage and, second, the thicker soils of this growing site.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2012
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2015	01/2020 Review Ripe cherry and strawberry flavors are shaded by accents of rose, summer meadow and mint in this linear red. Though taut and unyielding now, all the components are in the right proportions, keeping this vibrant and long. Best from 2023 through 2040.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Vignarionda is soft, fleshy and easygoing. All the elements are very nicely balanced. The Pira Vignarionda is a wine of proportion and harmony. Nothing sticks out. There is plenty of Rionda sensuality to play off the wine's understated, mid-weight personality.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This is the proverbial red-meat Barolo with the structure and stature of both its territory and this emboldened, hot vintage. The Luigi Pira 2017 Barolo Vignarionda shows depth and width with a very rich quality of fruit. That primary intensity adds to the softness of the wine and its considerable textural fiber and layering. This full-bodied Barolo with fruit from Serralunga d'Alba will be remembered for its structure and ample staying power.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2017	06/2021 Review Fresh and sweet berry aromas with cherries and dark strawberries to the flowers and spices. It’s full-bodied with layers of fine tannins and intense fruit. The wood comes out a little now, but it’s so impressive nonetheless. Great vineyard. One for the cellar. Try after 2026.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2018	01/2022 Review A juicy red, with a beam of pure cherry permeating throughout, augmented by floral, iron, eucalyptus and black pepper notes. Firms up as this builds to a long, tightly wound finish, with more spice and mineral on the aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2043. 350 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	02/2022 Review A tight nose with a blend of fresh red berries and nutshell-like oak. Mineral, floral and light minty notes lurk under the surface. Medium-to full-bodied and layered palate, where the fruit is further condensed by some firm tannin. Polished oak on the finish. Shows excellent promise and will blossom with a few more years in bottle. Nicely done for the vintage. Try from 2025.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	11/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Vignarionda offers plenty of power and depth, but less in the way of Rionda character, and that's a shame. Big tannins and dense fruit are not especially interesting, especially not here. Rionda is quite possible Barolo's greatest grand cru. Time in the glass brings out some of the inner perfume and sweetness that makes the best wines from this site so alluring, but the style remains decidedly pushed.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	DC - Decanter	94 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Aged for 12 months in barrique plus a further 12 months in larger bottle, this Vignaionda is pretty classic. The concentration of fruit is great: generous yet elegant cherry and strawberry fruit are accompanied by a straw note, while with liquorice finish shows youthful grainy tannins refined and sweet, along with refreshing acidity. It's a little early to tell for sure, but it should age quite well.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Very perfumed and classy on the nose with roses and lavender. Aromatic. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a pretty presence in the glass. Very polished and ripe tannins for the vintage. Drink after 2027.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	10/2023 Review A delineated red, with cherry, strawberry, hibiscus and menthol flavors defined by vibrant acidity. Elegant, yet with a straight spine of tannins and subtle length on the finish, which echoes the red fruit and hibiscus and picks up a mineral element. Best from 2026 through 2045. 200 cases made, 60 cases imported.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo Vignarionda ais quite sensual in its aromatic profile, but also less giving on the palate. It will be interesting to see if this softens with time in bottle. Gianpaolo Pira has made notable strides with his wines. The Vigna Rionda remains the last nut to crack.
Pira	Barolo Vignarionda	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	04/2024 Review Very youthful example of Barolo with a pale ruby color. The aromas are fresh and fruity with almost vinous black cherries and fresh violets, while the palate is crunchy and extracted, with medium body, crisp acidity and a slightly stern finish. It needs aging to develop complexity and soften the tannins.
Villa Ligi	Bianchello del Metauro Albaspino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2022
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Bianco	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2021	07/2022 Review Bolgheri Bianco Borgeri is a fresh blend of 70% Vermentino and 30% Viognier. Fruit comes from a hillside three-hectare vineyard. This wine is beautifully sharp and focused with tangy citrus and passion fruit. The wine's delivery is linear and tight, and the pretty acidity shines bright. You can't help but love this easy, summer-ready style of white wine made on the Tuscan coast. 16,000 bottles were produced.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosso	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2016	05/2019 Review This 40/40/20 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah has evolved over the years and is now made entirely without Sangiovese in favor of more Merlot. The 2016 Borgeri Rosso is all about primary fruit and freshness. It sees just eight months in oak, and the result is a very lighthearted and buoyant wine that makes for easy drinking. You might even serve it slightly chilled.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosso	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2020	07/2022 Review The Giorgio Meletti Cavallari 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Borgeri is 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. The wine is fermented in cement vat and later aged for a brief eight months in barrique to add depth and easy spice nuances. I picked up on a few interesting elements from dark fruit, black plum, toasted chestnut, tarry smoke and even a touch of black olive. There is a nice dusty element to the mouthfeel. The vineyard site extends over four hectares and sees a steep incline with lots of rocks. Production is 30,000 bottles.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Borgeri Rosso	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2021	02/2024 Review The 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Borgeri is 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. The wine shows wild intensity with a marinated meat or teriyaki note with lots of spice, smoke and dark tar. There is underbrush and autumnal leaf, although the actual fruit takes second place. You do get some underplayed ripe currant and black cherry with fine-grained, young tannins. This wine is all pulp and framing and a little less intense in terms of mid-palate.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2010	08/2013 Review The 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte (70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc) shows elaborate tones of spice, tobacco and dark fruit. This is a very austere and tight expression that needs more time to open. The fruit tones increase gradually as the wine warms in the glass but this wine needs to take its own sweet time. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2020. Giorgio Meletti Cavallari-s estate is located 350 meters above sea level and is surrounded by wild oak forests and Mediterranean shrubs. His family also runs a beautiful rural bed & breakfast immersed in the vineyards with panoramic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2011	10/2019 Review The 2011 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte (70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc) is a very pretty expression with dark fruit, spice and lingering mineral tones. Brimstone and pencil shavings come to attention and there’s a spot of menthol freshness on the finish. The wine shows a nice sense of harmony and balance. You can age it five years or more.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2012	10/2015 Review The 2012 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte is a dark and savory red blend with aromas of cured meat, spice and dried fruit. The tannins are a bit astringent and will need two or three years to soften. Impronte is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc. Drying mineral tones that add focus and sharpness to the wine's pretty bouquet.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2013	10/2016 Review The 2013 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte is a thick and inky wine with dark fruit tones, spice, dried blackberry and grilled herb. It shows a distinctively savory side with cured meat and spicy tobacco. The fruit element is slightly dried with blackberry preserves and prune, and the mouthfeel is dry and borderline astringent. This wine does not traffic in the sweet and chewy fruit tones that are so common to other red wines from Coastal Tuscany. Instead, this 70/30 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc shows muscle and brawn. Some 10,000 bottles are produced.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2015	05/2019 Review The 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte is the product of an abandoned property purchased in 1999 and converted to vineyards. A 70/30 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this wine is very dark in color, and the rocky soils of schist and limestone produce some flinty, ferrous notes. Crunchy and closed, the Superiore Impronte is a rich, tight wine. Give this wine a few extra years of bottle age to flesh out further.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2017	12/2020 Review The 2017 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte is Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from one of the hardest working producers on the Tuscan Coast. I saw the work achieved to clear a parcel of mountain land that had hardened sheets of black schist and slate to plant vineyards in one of the most remote and inaccessible parts of the appellation. This is a gorgeous wine with a mineral signature on the bouquet that materializes with flint and crushed brimstone. Those dark aromas are followed by lifted and bright aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry and cassis. This wine seems protected from some of the overt ripeness of this very hot vintage. The tannins are tight, but this wine offers nice balance overall, good value and promising aging potential.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2019	07/2022 Review Made with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, the Giorgio Meletti Cavallari 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte gets its fruit from a steep and inaccessible vineyard parcel (measuring 1.5 hectares) at a breezy 350 meters in elevation with black schistous soils. I've been there and can assure you: It is out of this world. Thick forests stand at the rear and open views onto the glimmering Tyrrhenian Sea open to the front. This is indeed a very special wine with etched black fruit, pencil shaving and crusted stone. The tannins are dusty and dry. With only 5,000 bottles made, Impronte is fermented in cement vats, and the wine is later racked over to barrique for 18 months.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	11/2019 Review Cassis and blackcurrants with floral and leafy aromas that lead to a bitter chocolate and cherry palate. Drink now.
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari	Bolgheri Superiore Impronte	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2020	02/2024 Review A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, the Giorgio Meletti Cavallari 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Impronte (with 5,000 bottles released) ages in barrique for 18 months with 50% new oak. You sense the hot vintage with varietal tones that side on ripeness, mixed trail berry and black cherry rather than the greener notes that come with these grapes. This edition focuses on texture and plushness with vanilla cream and oak spice. The crushed stone note or pencil shaving that usually plays such as big role in this wine is downplayed in 2020 compared to prior years. I find less overall definition in this vintage.
Putzenhof	Bozner Leiten Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Bright red. Perfumed herbs complement strawberry and violet on the enticing nose. Then light and lively, but with precise flavors of strawberry and red cherries complicated by flint, lavender and herbs. The 2016 Bozner Leiten finishes long with a hint of mineral dust and repeating notes of flowers. This overtly fruity wine features sneaky concentration. Very well done. The Bozner Leiten denomination is German for Colli di Bolzano, or “hills of Bolzano”. These wines are made with a minimum 85% Schiava varieties. Putzenhof’s version is roughly 85% Schiavas and 15% Pinot Nero and Lagrein.
Putzenhof	Bozner Leiten Alto Adige	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	10/2019 Review Good bright red. Sappy, primary, ripe aromas of red cherry liqueur, smoke and herbs plus an element of higher-acid red currants. Concentrated and pliant, with sweet red berry and red cherry flavors accented by a herbal note on the long back end. Lovely.
Putzenhof	Bozner Leiten Alto Adige	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	10/2023 Review Mushrooms, cherry stones and strawberries with a touch of white pepper on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, savory and mellow, with fine tannins and a tasty, lightly spicy finish. Drink now.
Sella	Bramaterra	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2011	06/2018 Review Sella's 2011 Bramaterra is gorgeous. Dark, supple and inviting, the 2011 is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Soft contours and mid-weight structure add to the wine's considerable appeal. The 2011 is not the last word in complexity, but it is supremely delicious.
Sella	Bramaterra	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2012	03/2019 Review Offers earth and game aromas, with sour cherry and mineral notes lurking beneath. The structure is firm yet lacy, staying balanced through the dense finish. Drink now through 2024.
Sella	Bramaterra	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2013
Sella	Bramaterra	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2013	03/2022 Review The 2013 Bramaterra is elegant, translucent and super-expressive. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2013 offers up sweet dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, crushed flowers and cinnamon. This is an especially restrained, translucent wine built on clean, fine lines.
Sella	Bramaterra	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2014	03/2022 Review The 2014 Bramaterra shows the power and intense mineral character that is typical of the appellation. Crushed rocks, white pepper, chalk, dried red berry fruit, cinnamon and orange peel all lend quite a bit of complexity. This is a decidedly taut, nervy wine but, more in a savory and mineral intensity than anything else.
Sella	Bramaterra	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2013
Sella	Bramaterra	JS - James Suckling	89 Points	2011	08/2018 Review A full, mature, generous red with lots of ripe-plum character. Quite silky now, the tannins having almost fully evolved. Drink now.
Sella	Bramaterra	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	06/2023 Review The 2015 Bramaterra is beguiling, complex and full of character. Sweet dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, wild flowers, star anise and mint are very nicely lifted in this attractive, weightless Bramaterra from Sella. This is an especially savory style, with the fruit pushed into the background.
Sella	Bramaterra	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2015	10/2023 Review Notes of dark cherries, dried strawberries, cocoa, nutmeg and hints of bark. Medium-bodied, dry and polished with juicy acidity and a vivid, red-fruited character. Racy finish. Drink now.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2010	08/2018 Review Plenty of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar on the nose with some maturing blackberries. Bold and rather tannic, this packs quite a punch at the mineral finish. Drink now.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2010	06/2018 Review The 2010 Bramaterra I Porfidi is understated and classy, with an airy, weightless personality to match. Savory herb, white pepper, cranberry and mint are some of the many nuances that give the 2010 its bright, aromatically intense feel. I Porfidi is 70% Nebbiolo, 20% Croatina and 10% Vespolina.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2010	02/2019 Review This opens with subtle aromas of underbrush, dark culinary spice, pressed rose, a whiff of tar and mature berry. The smooth if rather evolved palate shows dried cherry, licorice, mint and a hint of iron alongside polished tannins. Drink soon to capture the fruit sensations.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2010	01/2018 Review Cherry, rose, mineral and wild herb aromas and flavors mark this intense, linear red. Tight and firm, yet remains long. Nebbiolo, Croatina and Vespolina. Drink now through 2024. 275 cases made.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	GR - Gambero Rosso	1 Bicchiere	2011
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2011	03/2022 Review The 2011 Bramaterra I Porfidi is an absolute delight. Crushed flowers, white pepper, mint, rosewater and blood orange give this mid-weight Bramaterra terrific aromatic presence. The 2011 is maybe just a bit ethereal, but its balance is top notch. Drink this beguiling Bramaterra over the next decade or so.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2012	03/2022 Review The 2012 Bramaterra I Porfidi is a wine of depth and substance. There's a real feeling of gravitas to the 2012. Ripe black cherry, game, licorice, smoke, gravel, spice and dried herbs all build. The 2012 is heady and exuberant, with plenty of both fruit and structure.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2011
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2013	06/2023 Review The 2013 Bramaterra I Porfidi is a gorgeous wine to drink now, as it is just starting to reach its first plateau of maturity. Black cherry, menthol, licorice, game, dried herbs, incense and tobacco meld together in the glass. Deep and layered, with compelling inner sweetness and fine balance, I Porfidi is terrific in 2013.
Sella	Bramaterra I Porfidi	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2014	11/2023 Review The 2014 Bramaterra I Porfidi offers an intriguing mix of textural density married with the strong savory character of this cold, late-ripening vintage. Readers should expect a dark, virile Bramaterra with a pretty subdued expression of fruit.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2013	02/2018 Review Good medium ruby. Sexy, super-ripe aromas and flavors of crystallized red cherry, blackberry liqueur and figs. Plush, pliant and perfumed; not the last word in complexity but creamy and delicious already. The juicy finishing flavors of black cherry and licorice convey an almost candied ripeness. Finishes very long, with serious, broad tannins.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2014	01/2019 Review Aromas of leather, cherry, wool and stone follow through to a medium body, round and fine tannins and a savory finish. Delicious now.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	03/2019 Review Medium-dark red-ruby. Simple, easygoing aromas and flavors of red cherry, and red berries, plus ripe Mirabelle and yellow peach characterize this midweight bottling. Showcases outstanding balance and an undertone of wet stone to its clean, refreshing fruit-forward personality. Nicely persistent on the delicate, spicy finish. Another successful 2014 Brunello that tastes more like a very high quality Rosso di Montalcino but that will provide lots of drinking pleasure over the near term.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	11/2020 Review Masses of crushed cherries, cinnamon, clove, cedar and white smoke develop, as the slightly extroverted yet totally seductive 2016 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. The silkiest of textures give way to tart red berries and spice, all propelled by vibrant acids, as salty minerals and fine tannins settle in. While structured and young, there’s still so much going on here, with a sweet and sour display of currants, cranberry and licorice lingering on.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	05/2020 Review The 2015 Fattoria del Pino Brunello opens with a zesty red berry display in its bouquet, complemented by sweetly-spiced violet and offset with a hint of animal musk, which gives the bouquet both a seductive fruity quality yet also an alluring rusticity. On the palate, soft textures play host to pure, sweet red fruits, contrasted by hints of confectionery spice and some of the prettiest inner florals I’ve ever experienced. The finish is long, as youthful tannins come forward, but it also remains balanced and feminine, echoing a mix of mineral-encased red berries. It’s a very pretty expression of Brunello and one that I enjoy quite a bit.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2019	09/2023 Review A juicy and layered red with lovely fruit that ranges from cherries to orange peel. It's medium-bodied with firm tannins that take you down the wine. Structured and focused with lovely purity of fruit. Drink after 2027.
Il Pino	Brunello di Montalcino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2005	07/2010 Review This is soft and round, with lovely ripe fruit that resembles fresh strawberry jam. Full and round, with good acidity for the vintage. Hard not to drink it all. So good now to drink. Delicious.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2005	Review Fabulous aromas of flowers, incense, Indian spices and dark fruits. Full-bodied, with polished, chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Layered and concentrated, with a dense midpalate of fruit. Elegant and full of finesse. A small producer on a roll. Best after 2013. 1,250 cases made, 665 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2005	04/2010 Review The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is easily the best wine I have ever tasted from Villa I Cipressi. An attractive, floral bouquet leads to well-articulated suggestions of red cherries and flowers. This shows lovely transparency and weightlessness but backed up with surprising punch on the mid-palate and finish. The tannins remain a touch firm but beautifully balanced.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2005	04/2010 Review The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is easily the best wine I have ever tasted from Villa I Cipressi. An attractive, floral bouquet leads to well-articulated suggestions of red cherries and flowers. This shows lovely transparency and weightlessness but backed up with surprising punch on the mid- palate and finish. The tannins remain a touch firm but beautifully balanced. These are the most successful wines I have tasted from Villa I Cipressi and represent an important change in a far more positive direction than past releases have suggested.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2006	01/2011 Review Starts off subtle and delicate, and finishes with a wonderful depth of fruit and ultra silky tannins. This really builds beautifully in the glass. I wouldn’t drink it for two or three years, but it’s very beautiful now.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2006	Review There's fine integration between oak spice, raspberry, cherry and tobacco flavors in this racy Brunello, which has tension and precision, with a lingering spicy aftertaste. Shows excellent potential for aging. Best from 2013 through 2026. 1,330 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2006	05/2011 Review The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous wine. Sweet dark fruit, menthol, licorice and worn-in leather are some of the nuances that emerge from this perfumed, supple Brunello. The wine’s soft harmonious personality and refined finish make it delicious even at this early stage, although readers who seek more tertiary complexity will want to cellar it for a few years. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2006	05/2011 Review The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous wine. Sweet dark fruit, menthol, licorice and worn-in leather are some of the nuances that emerge from this perfumed, supple Brunello. The wine’s soft harmonious personality and refined finish make it delicious even at this early stage, although readers who seek more tertiary complexity will want to cellar it for a few years. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2007	04/2012 Review The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is gorgeous. Freshly cut flowers, juicy red berries and a hint of oak are woven together nicely in this delineated, nuanced wine. The 2007 is an especially understated wine for the vintage but there is plenty of detail that comes through in the glass. My impression is that the 2007 will drink well with minimum cellaring. The 2007 was made from a combination of parcels in Montalcino’s south and west sides. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2007	04/2012 Review The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is gorgeous. Freshly cut flowers, juicy red berries and a hint of oak are woven together nicely in this delineated, nuanced wine. The 2007 is an especially understated wine for the vintage but there is plenty of detail that comes through in the glass. My impression is that the 2007 will drink well with minimum cellaring. The 2007 was made from a combination of parcels in Montalcino’s south and west sides. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2008	04/2013 Review The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino from Villa I Cipressi is attractive. As is often the case, this is a somewhat eccentric wine, but at the same time, all the elements fall into place nicely. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red cherries, spices and mint are some of the notes that take shape in the glass. There is an attractive brightness to the fruit, along with a slight suggestion of volatile acidity that may bother some tasters, although in this vintage it actually seems to help in keeping the wine vibrant. The 2008 Brunello from I Cipressi is a wine for classically leaning palates and those who can forgive a little rusticity.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2008	04/2013 Review Aromas of minerals, milk chocolate and berry. Full body, with a beautiful core of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Harmony, balance and clarity for the vintage. Drink or hold. This is better than 2007.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2009	09/2013 Review The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino from Villa I Cipressi is attractive. As is often the case, this is a somewhat eccentric wine, but at the same time, all the elements fall into place nicely. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red cherries, spices and mint are some of the notes that take shape in the glass. There is an attractive brightness to the fruit, along with a slight suggestion of volatile acidity that may bother some tasters, although in this vintage it actually seems to help in keeping the wine vibrant. The 2008 Brunello from I Cipressi is a wine for classically leaning palates and those who can forgive a little rusticity.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2009	Review This is rich, sporting cherry and strawberry fruit, with black tea, savory, cedar and tobacco notes. Though open, this shows intensity and lingers on the finish. Should be ready soon. Best from 2016 through 2027. 660 cases made, 160 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2009	02/2014 Review Hubert Ciacci’s 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is bright and berry-driven initially, but moves quickly toward autumnal aromas of forest floor, porcino mushroom and wet earth as it takes its first breaths of oxygen. The wine sports a pretty shade of dark garnet and glides over the palate with mild consistency and a buoyant sense of acidity that harkens back to that first impression of fruity freshness delivered on your first sniff. The wine should hold in the medium term, or until a decade from now. Drink: 2015-2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2010	01/2015 Review Glorious ripe fruit to this wine with blackberry and cherry character. Full body, soft and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Gorgeous young Brunello. Better after 2018 but so wonderful now to taste!
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2010	Review A bright, delicate style, offering floral, strawberry, cherry and tobacco aromas and flavors. Harmonious, with refined tannins. A mineral note emerges on the long, supple aftertaste. Best from 2018 through 2030. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2010	02/2015 Review Villa I Cipressi's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a pretty, straightforward wine with plenty of Sangiovese typicity. Underbrush, tobacco, worn-in leather, licorice, game and crushed flowers add nuance as the 2010 opens up in the glass. The 2010 isn't an obvious wine, but it slowly works its charms, showing understated refinement and terrific overall balance in a pleasantly rustic style. The firm tannins need bottle age to soften, so readers need to be patient here.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2011	02/2013 Review A bright, fruity red with blueberry, blackberry and mineral aromas and flavors. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. A little lean.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2011	02/2016 Review The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is surprisingly fruity and bright for the year. Sweet floral notes, red plum, spice and cherry are pushed forward in this decidedly succulent, fruit-driven Brunello. The 2011 is not especially representative of the vintage, as it tastes a bit freshened up. In this case, that may be a good thing. Drink it over the next decade or so. These are two attractive Brunellos from Villa I Cipressi. Proprietor Dario Ciacci opted to not make his top selection, the Brunello Zebras, in 2011. Instead, all the best fruit went into the straight Brunello.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2012	Review This sneaks up on you, with cherry, strawberry, tobacco and earth flavors, gathering density and building to a long finish. Overall, this is elegant, offering a solid backbone of tannins and acidity. Best from 2020 through 2033. 800 cases made, 360 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2012	11/2016 Review Aromas of Tuscan herbs, sweet tea and berries. Black walnuts, too. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a slightly angular finish. Needs a couple of years to soften. Better in 2019.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2012	05/2017 Review Villa i Cipressi does a very nice job with its 2012 Brunello di Montalcino. This is a fine and smooth effort with moderate concentration and balanced acidity. You are reminded of the warm growing season thanks to the wine's aromas that include black cherry, plum, cumin and grilled herb. This Brunello is aged in oak for two years, thus establishing a relatively youthful and fruit-forward personality.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2013	09/2018 Review This is very structured and powerful with intense and fine-grained tannins. Full-bodied, reserved and tight. Flower, dark-berry and stone character. Flavorful finish. Better in 2021.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	Review A core of cherry and strawberry fruit is offset by stiff tannins in this austere red. Elegant and sinewy, showing fine purity initially, before the structure takes over. Offers a long, mineral-tinged finish. Be patient with this. Best from 2023 through 2037. 900 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2013	02/2018 Review Deep ruby. Blueberry, dark plum, flowers, orange zest and white pepper on the scented nose, plus a strong note of fresh grape juice. Not in a fleshy style but juicy and nicely delineated; the orange note provides inner- mouth perfume. Becomes increasingly tight with aeration, finishing clean but with noteworthy tannic bite and subtle length. I don’t think the tannins will stick out as much when you eat something alongside this lovely Brunello.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2014	11/2019 Review This offers attractive ripe red-cherry and cocoa-powder aromas that lead to a palate that has a quite punchy, upbeat array of spiced-plum flavor and smooth, succulent tannins. Drink in the next five years.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	09/2020 Review Aromas of ripe plums, bark, wet earth and stone follow through to a full-bodied palate with plenty of ripe-fruit, plum and black-chocolate flavors. Subtle, yet rich and opulent. Tannic with a stone undertone. Better after 2023.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2015	10/2020 Review This wine will appeal to those who enjoy a little extra heft and power in their Brunello. With a bouquet that starts off with dark fruit and blackberry preserves, swerving gently to heavier notes of spice, tar and tobacco, the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino offers a layered and concentrated approach. This is a good near- or medium-term drinking option with a meat and potato casserole. Some 10,000 bottles were produced.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2016	07/2021 Review A dense, layered red with plum, orange-peel and mushroom aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet tight and polished with dusty, fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Needs bottle age to come together. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2020 Review The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is dusty and understated upon opening, and it requires quite a bit of swirling to truly open up. Black cherries, lavender and hints of brown spice can be found in the glass. It impresses more with purity of fruit than texture or verve, showing notes of strawberry that slowly morph into cranberry, with fine tannins that slowly saturate. Tart red berries and licorice linger through the heavily structured finale. It will be interesting to watch this mature over the next three to five years, but it’s hard to say where it will be at that time.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2017	11/2020 Review Fresh cherry and sandalwood to this with some dried-strawberry highlights. Medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins, yet they are neither aggressive nor overdone. Creamy texture to it. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2023.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	11/2021 Review The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass with a pretty display of sweet spice, dusty dried flowers and strawberries. Its silky textures glide across the palate with ease, ushering in ripe red fruits and minerals, as framing tannins collect toward the close. This leaves a staining of raspberry and licorice that lingers on through the lightly structured finale. It’s a lovely expression of the 2017 vintage.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2018	12/2022 Review Bright and lifted aromas of cranberries, raspberries, lemon peel, cherry blossom and fresh nutmeg. Sliced chilis, too. Unfolds into delicious red and crunchy fruit on the palate, with a full body and bright acidity, grounded by firm, fine tannins. Better from 2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	11/2023 Review Fresh and sweet berries with some floral and matchstick character on the nose. Medium body, fine tannins and a crisp finish. From organically grown grapes. Nice now, but will age nicely. Better in a year or two.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	11/2023 Review Dusty violet florals, cloves, chalk dust and medicinal blackberries form an intense display as the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens in the glass. This sweeps across the palate with lifted textures and floral-laced wild berry fruits, while hints of licorice and orange come forward toward the close. This tapers o! staining and long with a slightly bitter note and gently grippy tannins that resonate.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2004	Review Dense and powerful, featuring notes of black cherry, blackberry and raspberry. There's a serious base of tannins as this cruises to a lingering aftertaste of berry and mineral. Just beginning to show some development, with fine potential ahead. Best from 2013 through 2026. 250 cases made, 50 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2006	Review A fresh, dense and vivid red, featuring plum, leather, licorice and underbrush aromas and flavors. Tightens up on the finish, in a linear, compact way. Best from 2014 through 2027. 500 cases made.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2006	02/2013 Review Ripe strawberry and raspberry, with hints of foie gras and toasted oak. Full and velvety. A persistent juicy finish. Turns to bitter chocolate and cocoa. Drink now or hold.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2007	Review A rich, round style, boasting cherry, raspberry, tobacco and underbrush flavors. Ample tannins bolster the finish, but this remains balanced and long overall, with a tobacco-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2016 through 2032. 250 cases made.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2007	07/2013 Review Deep red. Pure aromas of fresh red berries, herbs and licorice. Clean, crisp and juicy, with pure red fruit flavors supported by smooth tannins. The clean, long finish displays floral and mineral notes. Not especially concentrated or complex but nicely balanced and pure. This wine's curious name comes from the painting "Zebras" by Waltraud Redl, which is depicted on the colorful label.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2007	02/2013 Review The purity of fruit and floral character in this wine is very impressive. Full body, with superfine tannins and beautiful fruit. Long seamless texture to this wine from the ultra-fine tannins. Drink or hold.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2009	02/2014 Review The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras is aged 36 months in oak compared to 24 months for the base Brunello. That extra year in barrel has dampened out much of the fresh fruit that you get, albeit briefly, in this estate’s other Brunello. It replaces it with a greater sense of complexity and budding sophistication with ethereal tones of cola, balsam herb and smoked bacon. The fruit element revolves around dried blueberry and juicy black currant. The medium body is veiled by polished tannins, but also offers a very fine point of acidity that does a lot to lighten and enliven the load. Zebras is a somewhat offbeat wine with an enormously appealing, ever-evolving personality. Drink: 2016-2025.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	96 Points	2010	Review Smells like a red Burgundy, featuring cherry, currant, earth and floral aromas and flavors. Elegant and firm, with fine depth and a saline, mineral finish. Despite their youthful grip on the finish for now, the tannins are well-integrated. Best from 2019 through 2035. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2010	02/2015 Review Spicy and dark from the start, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras offers a bigger, bolder style compared to the estate's base Brunello. There's more extraction and richness here as well as a deeper sense of dark fruit, leather, root beer and dried rosemary. All that intensity works together with seamless integration. In the mouth, the wine shows silky tannins and long persistency that is driven by licorice, cola and spice characteristics. This is a successful expression for the classic 2010 vintage that should hold well over the next decade or two.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	98 Points	2010	10/2015 Review Absolutely fantastic aromas of crushed berries and flowers. Full body, such purity of fruit and ripe tannins. It goes on for minutes. A concentrated yet layered red. Incredible. A selection of the best grapes from this small estate. Drink or hold.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2010	02/2016 Review Villa I Cipressi's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras is dark and inviting to the core. Black cherry and plum notes show the more intense side of Sangiovese. Hints of spice, leather and licorice develop in the glass, adding further shades of nuance while sweet, silky tannins add to the wine's near term approachability. This is a surprisingly juicy, fruit-driven style for I Cipressi and the vintage overall, but it works. ( Proprietor Dario Ciacci opted to not make his top selection, the Brunello Zebras, in 2011. Instead, all the best fruit went into the straight Brunello.)
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2012	Review This is austere and solidly built, with cherry, leather and leafy flavors backed by stiff tannins. Turns tight and compact on the finish, showing fine length. Best from 2021 through 2036. 450 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2012	11/2016 Review Of Villa i Cipressi's two wines, this one represents a special selection of fruit executed in a more contemporary style. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras ages in oak for 30 months and you can taste that extra spice and toast within its thicker texture. The bouquet is bold, but balanced, with dark fruit, leather and tobacco. The wine is ripe, dense and nicely concentrated in terms of mouthfeel.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2012	05/2017 Review Deep red. Musky red fruits, leather and bitter chocolate on the distinctly Old World nose. Then supple and broad, but with lovely lift and verve to the fine-grained flavors of red berries, tru!e and wild herbs. Lively acidity provides this medium-bodied wine with a welcome degree of firmness and freshness. Richer and sweeter than this estate’s 2012 Brunello Classico, this is a real step up in complxity and concentration.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2013	09/2018 Review A ripe and juicy red with plum and berry character. Round and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Full body and a lovely texture. Better in 2020 when it softens a little.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2013	Review A modern style, boasting vanilla and toasty oak flavors wrapped around a core of cherry and strawberry fruit. Tobacco and mineral accents add depth as this unwinds on the long finish. Best from 2021 through 2035. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2013	06/2018 Review Sporting opulent substance and structure, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras is a full-bodied expression of Sangiovese that shows deep layers and lots of black fruit. There is spice, leather and balsam herb at the back. This remains a bright, polished and well-integrated Brunello with a modern or contemporary personality. This wine represents a special selection of fruit and is only made in the best years. Only 4,000 bottles were made.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2015	10/2020 Review The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras is a robust and opulent expression that shows good balance and harmony. Aged 36 months in wood, it presents good primary intensity with blackberry and plum, but you also get evolved or aged tones of spice, leather and campfire ash. In terms of mouthfeel, these wines from Villa I Cipressi are distinguished by their roundness and textural softness. This special Brunello release of 6,000 bottles is no different. However, the Zebras is more powerful than others in terms of tannins and structure.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2015	09/2020 Review A sleek, racy Brunello with a compact palate of beautiful, ripe plums, black cherries, black chocolate and flowers. It’s full-bodied with polished, chewy tannins that run very long on the finish. Very tight at the end. Try after 2023.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2016	07/2021 Review Extremely floral and pure on the nose with black-cherry and blackberry aromas that show some dried roses. Full-bodied, yet very tight and focused with bright fruit and some leafy character. Polished, dusty tannins. Give this bottle age. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	11/2020 Review The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Zebras from Villa I Cipressi shows spiced orange peels, clove, mentholated herbs, white pepper and just a hint of wild strawberry. The textures are silky and refined, balanced by bright acids and cooling minerals with cherry-berry fruits. Fine-grained tannins slowly settle in, adding grip with each passing moment, and leading up to a classically dry and structured finale. This has all of the necessary elements to evolve nicely with cellaring, but I do worry if it will never fully shake o! the wood influence in its bouquet.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2018	12/2022 Review A flavorful, spicy and finely-textured Brunello with aromas of licorice, blue plums, cherries, cardamom and paprika. It’s medium- to full-bodied, with fine-grained and creamy tannins. Polished and well-balanced. Better from 2024.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	11/2023 Review The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras is darkly floral, wafting up with a beguiling blend of dried roses and violets giving way to hints of licorice, lavender and finally crushed blackberries. This displays textures of pure silk, coming across round and pliant, with soothing wild berry fruits and a note of cedar that adds contrast toward the close. The 2019 leaves a coating of fine tannins and hints of balsamic spice, tapering o! savory and full of youthful tension.
Villa I Cipressi	Brunello di Montalcino Selezione Zebras	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2019	09/2023 Review A medium-bodied red with cherries, blueberry and hints of cedar and sandalwood. Medium body. Attractive fine tannins that are fresh and not drying. From organically grown grapes. Very attractive to drink now, but will be much better in two or three years. Drink after 2025.
Gini	Camillo Metodo Classico Tradizionale Millesimato	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2013	01/2023 Review Sweet florals and lemon zest accentuate crushed green apples as the wickedly fresh 2013 Brut Camillo blossoms in the glass. This is energetic. Crystalline bubbles and a core of vibrant acidity perfectly o!set its ripe orchard fruits. It leaves a pretty inner sweetness and candied lime hints while finishing remarkably fresh yet potent. The balance here is gorgeous. The Camillo is a sparkling blend of Garganega, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. Disgorged: 2023.
Boccella Rosa	Campania Aglianico	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	10/2021 Review Peppery herbs and florals mix with hints of camphor and black currants as the 2019 Aglianico opens in the glass. This is slender in feel with nervous acids that enliven its tart red fruits and hints of sour citrus. It leaves nuances of tangerine and blackberries to linger, along with a flourish of salty minerals. Enjoy this zesty Aglianico with a meal to allow it to work its charms.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	10/2021 Review The 2020 Bianco Fiagre, a blend of 70% Fiano and 30% Greco, is delicate and understated in the glass. Notes of pear, apple, crushed sea shells and dusty flowers can be found with coaxing. It's textures are luxuriously silky yet refined, with minerals-tinged orchard fruits and subtle hints of spice. There's excellent persistence through the finale, as a saturation of pit fruits and a salty flourish give way to honeyed inner florals. The Bianco Fiagre takes its time to fully blossom, but once it does, it's such a pure and harmonious wine. "Lovely" is the word that comes to mind.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Luminous yellow. The performed nose combines lemon, hazelnut, fresh herbs and vanilla. At once fresh and broad, but also chewy and dense; strong, harmonious acidity and a saline quality nicely frame the smooth midpalate. Plenty of stuffing here, but also very good sugar/acid/extract balance. Finishes with lovely length and lift.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	08/2018 Review A layered and complex white, this is dense and dry with lots of dried fruit, such as lemons and mangos. Full and flavorful. Long and intense. A real beauty. Drink now.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Bright straw. Aromas of pear and honey are complicated by botanical herbs. Enters rich and ripe, then turns brighter and fresher in the middle. Finishes spicy and delicately peppery, displaying a youthfully tannic quality. A blend of Fiano and Greco that offers clearly recognizable elements of both grape varieties (the vibrancy and herbal notes of cool-climate Fiano wines and the tannic nature and fruitiness of wines made with Greco). This strikes me as a very successful Fiagre, a wine I have never been particularly impressed by.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	09/2019 Review Bright straw-yellow. Sappy aromas of fresh nectarine, peach and herbs. Ripe and lush, with a simple set of flavors similar to the aromas but plenty of texture. Finishes with average length and good lemony cut.
Caggiano	Campania Bianco Fiagre	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	04/2023 Review The 2021 Bianco Fiagre is incredibly fresh, with sweet mint, stone dust and smoke giving way to crushed apples. It balances rich, nearly-oily textures with crisp pit fruits and saline-tinged acidity to create a sensaiton of contrasts. The 2021 finishes fresh with a salty sensation as a touch of raw almond slowly fades. The Fiagre is a beautifully balanced blend of 70% Fiano and 30% Greco.
Caggiano	Campania Falanghina	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	10/2021 Review The sweetly scented 2020 Falanghina wafts up with a dusty display of yellow flowers, incense and pear. It soothes with its glycerol-like textures, feeling more like nectar than wine, with ripe orchard fruits and hints of custard; all if kept in check by citrus-tinged acidity. For all of its fruit-forward intensity, this tapers off remarkably fresh and clean, leaving the palate perfectly set for another pleasurable sip.
Caggiano	Campania Falanghina	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2016	09/2018 Review Straw-yellow. Clean, fresh tropical fruit notes on the nose and in the mouth are lifted by bright acidity and flowers. Finishes long and very saline, delivering noteworthy acid cut.
Caggiano	Campania Falanghina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	08/2018 Review Lots of peach-skin and pear aromas follow through to a full body, very bitter yet intriguing flavors and a long and intense finish. Quite oily, too. Unique Falanghina. Drink now.
Iovine	Campania Falanghina	WS - Wine Spectator	88 Points		01/2019 Review A lithe, zesty, light-bodied white, with an underpinning of spicy mineral and ripe, juicy flavors of green melon, candied ginger and honeysuckle. Drink now through 2022. (note: previously rated as 'Pompeiano Falanghina', now known as 'Campania Falanghina' )
Colpaola	Canovaccio Marche Rosso	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	04/2020 Review The 2018 Colpaola Merlot Canovaccio is spicy and perfumed, showing depths of red and blue fruits that give way to hints of white pepper and violets. Soft textures are offset by zesty raspberry and spice, and vibrant acids tug at the senses while hints of fine tannin settle in. The finish is medium in length, framed by saline-minerals, with a lingering note of crushed blueberries and purple florals.
Colpaola	Canovaccio Marche Rosso	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	11/2023 Review Mushrooms, raspberries and strawberries on the nose. It’s soft, juicy and medium-bodied, with excellent freshness. Very drinkable. Drink now.
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2015	11/2018 Review The cherry fruit is shaded by chocolate accents in this rich, fleshy red. Though expressive, this remains elegant, offering a mix of fruit, spice and mineral as it winds down on the finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2020 through 2032.
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2015	01/2018 Review Very rich and ripe plums with earthy notes and dried figs, as well as candied blood oranges. Vanilla-dusted raspberries to close. Drink now or hold.
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2018 Review Currants and berries with some orange peel on the nose follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Solid Carmignano. Drink now.
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2017	07/2019 Review Plenty of mulberries, morello cherries and vanilla. Round and juicy on the palate with layers of plums and a fine line of acidity. Fruit-forward finish. Drink now.
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	07/2019 Review The 2017 Carmignano Carmione is racy, open-knit and absolutely delicious. Super-ripe red cherry, spice and floral notes all wrap around the palate as this sumptuous, racy Carmignano shows off its considerable personality and class. This is another magnificent wine from Pratesi.
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2018
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	03/2021 Review The 2018 Carmignano Carmione is a rich, explosive wine. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, licorice and tobacco all meld together. This is an especially flamboyant, exotic style, but it works. Dollops of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot round out the blend.
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	10/2021 Review A rich display of wild berry preserves complemented by hints of sweet mint and spicy tangerine lift up from the 2019 Carmignano Carmione. A soothing wave of elegant, dark red fruits washes across the palate, laced with blue-tinged florals and hints of spice. This leaves the senses coated in violet and lavender tones, along with a subtle layer of fine tannins. It’s an expression that is incredibly balanced and seductive.
Pratesi	Carmignano Carmione	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2020	10/2022 Review The 2020 Carmignano Carmione's bouquet is dusty and sweetly spiced, with masses of crushed raspberry, cinnamon, clove and nuances of fresh mint. This is creamy in texture yet energetic and highly expressive. A wave of tantalizing acidity carries zesty red fruits and licorice tones. It leaves a staining of primary concentration while tapering oN with a tart, wild berry twang as the mouth is left to water under an air of inner violet Oorals. The 2020 is a pleasure to taste today and is made in a more immediate style. This is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	08/2018 Review Aromas of currants and blackberries with hints of flowers. Full body, wonderfully ripe tannins and a mineral and spice undertone to the fabulous, rich fruit. One for the cellar. Drink or hold.
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2016	07/2019 Review The 2016 Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso is fabulous. Succulent dark cherry, plum, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and plum are all woven together in a deep, beautifully expressive Tuscan red that delivers the goods big time. The Cabernet Sauvignon, a signature of Carmignano, comes through nicely. Moreover, I see more finesse than in the past.
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	03/2021 Review The 2017 Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso is superb. I am quite taken with the wine’s balance. The Circo Rosso is a sumptuous wine, and yet it retains plenty of Sangiovese translucence in its red berry fruit profile. Cedar, tobacco, dried flowers, mint and anise build into the long, beautifully persistent finish.
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	VR - Veronelli	3 Stars	2017
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	10/2021 Review The 2018 Carmignano Il Circo Rosso Riserva starts out a bit coy in the glass, slowly revealing a delicate yet deep bouquet of cherry sauce, ginger and autumnal spice offset by a hint of sour citrus. There’s an undeniable elegance to its velvety textures and polished red and black fruits, perfectly balanced by brisk acids and a coating of sweet wood tannin that forms toward the close. This tapers off long, with medium structure and a pleasant inner sweetness and spice that reminds me of a holiday rum cake. It’s really stunning. The Il Circo Riserva is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc that was refined for eighteen months in a combination of new and used barriques.
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	10/2022 Review The 2019 Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso lifts from the glass like a spice box full of dried Lowers, allspice, cloves, lavender and rum-soaked cherries. It's elegant to the core, with a silken textural wave of dark red fruits nicely contrasted by sour citrus and pretty inner Lorals that cascade across the palate. The 2019
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Lots of glazed dark cherries here, as well as mulberries, vanilla and spice box. Full body, ripe, round tannins and a fruit-driven finish. Drink now.
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2019	08/2022 Review Fresh-toned red plums, berries, spices and hint of flowers and vanilla dialed into the nose. This is restrainedly generous and plush with a mouthful of silky, immaculate tannins that linger to the finish with the berry fruit. Modern and really well-made. Drink or hold.
Pratesi	Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	09/2023 Review A very ripe and rich expression with some vanilla spices and chocolate that help cover up the jammy berries. Kirsch, ripe plums and currants extend to a rich, flavorful palate with generous sweet fruit and high acidity. Slightly warming finish. A bit overripe this year. Drink now.
La Cadalora	Casetta Vallagarina Majere	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	09/2018 Review Bright ruby. Cardamom, marjoram and bay leaf complicate fresh red cherry and blueberry aromas on the enticing nose. Enters smooth, with silky tannins providing support to the luscious red and blue fruit flavors. A strong peppery note rises on the long herbal finish. Very juicy and fresh despite its size, this is made from a very rare Italian native grape called Casetta (also known as Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata). It’s a single vineyard wine that takes its name from the Majere vineyard.
Santa Lucia	Castel del Monte Bombino Nero Fior di Ribes	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	05/2018 Review Bright pink. Pungent, floral red berries are complicated on the nose and in the mouth by sweet, ripe red berry and cherry nuances and a strong mineral under tone. This is quite good and will stand up to bigger white meat dishes too.
Santa Lucia	Castel del Monte Bombino Nero Fior di Ribes	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2023	05/2024 Review The 2023 Rosato Bombino Nero Fior di Ribes displays a super-pink salmon color. It's a shining example of this style of Rose: energetic, full-fruited, very well structured and eminently approachable right out of the gate. Watermelon, cherry, white nectarine, fresh mint and jasmine emerge in the mouth. I can't imagine any Rose-lover wouldn't enjoy this. The 2-023 finishes steely and clean- an ideal summer sip.
Santa Lucia	Castel del Monte Il Melograno	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	05/2021 Review The 2017 Nero di Troia Il Melograno boasts an extroverted bouquet of crushed raspberries, cedar shavings and balsamic spice. It's a silky and fruit-forward effort, with ripe red and blue berries balanced by a bump of juicy acidity. A saturation of fruit lingers, along with a subtle tug of framing tannin. There's a lot of immediate and balanced pleasure to be found here.
Santa Lucia	Castel del Monte Il Melograno	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	05/2023 Review The 2020 Il Melograno is understated in the glass showing blackberry and dusty dried floral aromas. This splashes across the palate, energetic and racy, with crisp red and blue fruits further propelled by juicy acidity. It finishes with a tinge of saline minerals and liquid violet florals. A web of gentle tannins provides lovely punctuation.
Santa Lucia	Castel del Monte Riserva Le More	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	05/2021 Review Spicy tangerine and sour cherries mix with hints of clove to form a slightly exotic and seductive display as the 2015 Nero di Troia Riserva Le More opens in the glass. This is velvety-smooth yet lifted in feel, with a pleasant inner sweetness to its ripe black fruits, nicely contrasted by the savory herbal tones that form toward the close. Pretty inner violet florals and lavender linger long as this tapers off only lightly structured. Certainly a ripe style of Nero di Troia, yet it's also hard to resist.
Santa Lucia	Castel del Monte Riserva Le More	VR - Veronelli	92 Points	2017
La Cadalora	Chardonnay Vallagarina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Opaque straw yellow. Perfumed aromas of apple, pear and minerals are complicated by hints of tangerine and orange oil. Then bright, dense and juicy, with penetrating fresh citrus and pomaceous orchard fruit flavors that are layered and long. An outstanding Chardonnay, a real rarity from Italy.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Aria	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2015	01/2018 Review Made with organically grown Sangiovese, this elegant red opens with enticing aromas of iris, red-skinned berry and a whiff of new leather. The vibrant juicy palate gives red cherry, cinnamon, white pepper and tobacco alongside bright acidity and refined tannins. Enjoy 2019–2023.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Aria	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2016	04/2019 Review Earthy aromas of forest floor, leather, wild berry and pressed blue flower mingle with delicate whiffs of pressed powder and baking spice. The elegantly structured, linear palate offers dried black cherry, truffle, tobacco and game alongside polished, fine-grained tannins. It's balanced, with fresh acidity. Drink through 2021.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Aria	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2011	10/2013 Review Aria is a stunning Chianti Classico, boasting earthy, underbrush aromas with hints of subdued oak. The palate delivers fabulous, juicy plum and black-cherry layered with well integrated vanilla and espresso. It's still tight and tannic so give this a few more years.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Aria	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2014	03/2017 Review Fragrant and refined, this vibrant red boasts enticing scents of violet, wild berry, tilled soil and a whiff of new leather. The bright palate delivers juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry and a hint of dark baking spice alongside zesty acidity and polished tannins.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Aria	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2017	03/2021 Review Blue flower, red berry, star anise and wet stone aromas are front and center. On the elegant, medium-bodied palate, fine-grained tannins accompany mature Morello cherry, licorice and a hint of tobacco. Drink through 2024.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Aria	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	09/2023 Review Notes of berries, chocolate, grilled herbs, cedar and cloves. It’s medium-bodied with crunchy fruit at the center. Crisp and succulent with sour cherries towards the finish. Drink now.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Argenina is a total knock-out. Bright, aromatic and silky, the 2018 is pure class. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, licorice, tobacco and incense are some of the notes that grace this exquisite Chianti Classico. When I taste the best wines here, I often wonder why more producers aren't capable of this level of quality. Stellar.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2013	07/2017 Review Il Palazzino's 2013 Chianti Classico Argenina offers striking depth and density, with plenty of Sangiovese character. Herbs, black olives, licorice, smoke and game create a striking aromatic presence. The masculine personality of Sangiovese from the southern reaches of Chianti Classico comes through loud and clear in this super-expressive wine. *(note: now known as 'Argenina Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	07/2017 Review The 2014 Chianti Classico Argenina is gracious, light on its feet and very pretty. This is an especially slender vintage for the Argenina, and yet all the elements are nicely balanced. Bright red fruit and floral notes give the wine its signature aromatic lift and freshness. There is plenty to like. *(note: now known as 'Argenina Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2015	07/2019 Review A soft and silky red with plum and orange-peel flavors that are delivered in a medium-bodied, soft textured and creamy package. Drink and enjoy.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	07/2018 Review The 2015 Chianti Classico Argenina offers a super-intriguing combination of freshness and structure. Bright red berry fruit, wild flowers, sweet tobacco and a touch of new oak frame a gorgeous, inviting Chianti Classico endowed with terrific fruit intensity. *(note: now known as 'Argenina Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	08/2020 Review The 2016 Chianti Classico Argenina is fabulous. When so many estates are releasing 2018s and 2017s, Il Palazzino presents a striking Chianti Classico from the great 2016 vintage that overdelivers big time. Dark and imposing, as these wines tend to be, the Argenina possesses remarkable balance and tons of complexity. Dark cherry, gravel, sage, mint and leather bring out the darker side of Sangiovese. The 2016 is intense in the glass, and yet retains so much Sangiovese translucence. Best of all, it is an absolute steal. Give the 2016 a few hours of air and prepare to experience Sangiovese and Chianti Classico in all its majesty. *(note: now known as 'Argenina Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	06/2023 Review Il Palazzino's 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Argenina is terrific. Bright, poised and articulate, the 2019 has a lot going for it. Whild cherry, tobacco, incense, licorice and dried flowers abound in this super-expressive Chianti Classico. Bright acids perk up the finish. I very much like the energy here. This is classic Sangiovese through and through.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	10/2023 Review This is fresh and red-fruited with hints of ground spices and cedar with nut shell undertones. Juicy and savory with a medium body and chalky texture to the tannins. Vivid, mineral finish. Drink or hold.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Argenina	DC - Decanter	94 Points	2020	06/2024 Review The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Argenina is fabulous. It captures all of the character of Sangiovese from Gaiole's Monti district in its potent, ample style. Readers will find a wine of tremendous personality that rivals the best Sangiovese's from throughout Tuscany. Dark red-toned fruit, rose petal, mint and white pepper are all amplified in this big, dense wine. Superb.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione V’incanto	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2016	04/2021 Review Made with organic fruit, the Casa al Vento 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione V'incanto is tighly packed with characteristic Sangiovese tones of sour cherry, forest fruit, cassis and dried plum. It shows an especially earthy side with potting soil and dusty tones of dried terracotta clay. This mid-weight red shows good intensity and a mild, medium-length finish. I recommend this bottle for near and medium-term drinking.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione V’incanto	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	08/2021 Review Sweet berries and cherries with hints of flowers, such as violets. Full-bodied with round, chewy tannins but the ripe fruit shows through. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione V’incanto	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2017	03/2023 Review Savory aromas of spiced cherries, plums, orange peel, rhubarb and some dry earth. A medium-bodied palate with fine-grained tannins and juicy, savory fruit. A bit old-fashioned but well-made. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione V’incanto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2016	03/2023 Review Violet, forest floor, oak-driven spice and a whiff of camphor shape the nose. Extremely elegant, the focused palate delivers juicy plum, vanilla and star anise set against polished tannins and tangy acidity. Drink through 2026.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione V’incanto	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2017	05/2022 Review Blue flower, baked plum and resin aromas waft out of the glass along with underbrush notes. The full-bodied palate offers red cherry, blood orange, truffle, star anise and hints of game alongside enveloping, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2027.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Gran Selezione V’incanto	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	08/2023 Review Some bark, black tea and chocolate to the berries and spices. Rich and pretty full-bodied on the palate with fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish. Drink or hold.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2011	07/2016 Review Il Palazzino's 2011 Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese is a big, powerful wine. Black cherry, plum, smoke, tobacco and licorice make a strong opening statement. Already showing signs of aromatic development, the 2011 is probably not destined to be a long-term ager despite its considerable heft and tannic clout. Even so, there is much to like. The personality of the warm, dry season comes through in the slightly roasted fruit profile. *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2012	07/2017 Review Tasted from tank just prior to bottling, the 2012 Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese is rich, ample and creamy. Red cherry, plum, rose petal and exotic spice notes all flesh out in the glass. The 2012 is an especially racy, silky Grosso Sanese with midweight structure, silky tannins and fine balance. Best of all, the 2012 will drink well pretty much upon release. *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2013	07/2019 Review Il Palazzino's 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva Grosso Sanese is a gorgeous wine for drinking now and over the next decade or so. Sweet tobacco, iron, smoke, game and anise give the 2013 lovely aromatic nuance and a level of complexity that only appears with aging. The tannins could use a bit more time to soften, but there is plenty to like. Readers should expect a potent, muscular style. *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	07/2019 Review This is linear and juicy with chocolate, cedar and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium body and a flavorful finish that shows length and intensity. Needs a year or two to soften. Better after 2020.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	95 Points	2015	08/2020 Review The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Grosso Sanese is a powerful, brooding wine. A rush of sweet red cherry and floral notes appears first as the Grosso Sanese shows off its personality. The style is super-classic, with the intensity of the year peaking through just a touch of volatile acidity that is at the limit, but adds character here. Blood orange, sage, mint and pomegranate appear later, adding to a real feeling of exoticism. The 2015 is undeniably quirky, but also a wine that you want to taste over and over. *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	96 Points	2016	06/2022 Review Il Palazzino's Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese is often one of the great wines of Chianti Classico, as it is once again in 2016. Dark, somber and explosive, the 2016 possesses off the charts intensity to match its brooding personality. Black cherry, scorched earth, tobacco, licorice and incense hit the palate. Deep and layered in the glass, the 2016 is super-impressive. What a wine! *(note: now known as 'Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione')
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	07/2023 Review An expressive style, delivering cherry, raspberry, leather, earth and sanguine flavors. Picks up iron and tobacco accents as this tightens up on the burly finish. Packs plenty of fruit, so be patient. Best from 2025 through 2043.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	08/2023 Review The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Grosso Sanese is a wild, potent wine. It displays black cherries and licorice aromas and is certainly long on personality. This powerhouses Gran Selezione packs a serious punch. The 2018 is a bit rustic, but at the same time, very good. This really needs a ton of air to open up. Readers will find a potent, burly Gran Selezione full of character.
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Points	2018
Il Palazzino	Chianti Classico Grosso Sanese Gran Selezione	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	11/2023 Review Mushrooms, chocolate, cherry stones and olives on the nose. Touches of tobacco and roasted vanilla bean. It’s full-bodied, richly flavorful and toasty, with chalky tannins and dusty walnut character lingering. Needs a little more time to settle. Try in 2025.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	04/2021 Review The top-scoring wine in my book from this cute villa and winery, the Casa al Vento 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Foho (made with organic Sangiovese) offers an initial layer of dark fruit and rich concentration followed by blackberry, dried cherry, spice and plum. It brings a good deal of upfront aromatic intensity, capped off by medium richness and mid-weight length. The estate recommends the local pheasant dish, fagiano al senese, for this wine, which sounds absolutely perfect.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	03/2023 Review This has a pretty nose of dried flowers, sour cherries, lemon peel and spice box. Some balsamic. It’s medium- to full-bodied, with vibrant acidity and tasty layers of spiced berry fruit. Polished tannins. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	WA - Wine Advocate	90 Points	2011	10/2014 Review Sangiovese with a small addition of Merlot, the 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Foho shows dark and savory aromas of cured meat and dried fruit. Earthy notes of crushed stone and granite also appear. This is a masculine and brooding expression that shows a high degree of elegance and power (especially with the 14.5% alcohol). Licorice and barbecue smoke replace the obvious fruit.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2019	09/2023 Review This has aromas of lemon leaves, sesame and poached berries. A little rustic but fun, with slightly rough tannins, a medium body and a firm finish. Try in 2024.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Underbrush, leather and a whiff of game form the earthy nose. Racy and focused, the linear palate offers red cherry, orange zest licorice and sage alongside grippy, grainy tannins that dry out the finish.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	04/2019 Review Wild berry, sun-baked earth, tobacco and crushed violet aromas form the nose. The elegant palate evokes mature Marasca cherry, cranberry, star anise and crushed herb framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2023.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	WE - Wine Enthusiast	91 Points	2014	06/2023 Review This bright red boasts heady aromas of violet, tilled soil and pipe tobacco. Made with organically farmed Sangiovese, the bright palate offers raspberry jam, tangerine zest, star anise and a touch of green peppercorn alongside tightly knit, polished tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2019–2023.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	WE - Wine Enthusiast	93 Points	2013	03/2017 Review Elegantly structured, this opens with enticing scents of red berry, blue flower and a whiff of tilled soil. The vibrant palate is loaded with finesse, offering crunchy red cherry, strawberry, star anise and a hint of mineral alongside silky tannins and bright acidity. Drink through 2023.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2010	04/2014 Review A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, this lively, structured wine opens with aromas of underbrush, violet, woodland berries and peppery notes. The succulent palate delivers a core of vibrant red cherry accented with white pepper, cinnamon and a hint of vanilla alongside solid but refined tannins. Delicious now but hold a few years for complexity. Drink 2015–2010. Votto Vines Importing, Slocum & Sons, Genesis Marketing Concepts.
Casa al Vento	Chianti Classico Riserva Foho	WE - Wine Enthusiast	93 Points	2012	09/2015 Review Red berry, pressed violet, tilled soil and a whiff of tobacco lead the nose. Firm and refined, the delicious palate doles out wild cherry, crushed black raspberry, mint, white pepper and menthol. Tightly knit but polished tannins and fresh acidity provide structure.
Fontaleoni	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	07/2017 Review The 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi is bright, punchy and absolutely delicious. There is a slight element of rusticity, especially in the tannins, but not enough to detract from the wine's pure pleasure. After all, we are talking about Sangiovese.
Fontaleoni	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2018	07/2019 Review The 2018 Chianti Colli Senesi is a bold, pleasantly rustic wine that far outperforms its very modest price tag. Bright red cherry fruit, tobacco, cedar and dried flowers seem to jump from the glass. This rich, burly Chianti Colli Senesi screams with Sangiovese character. The 2018 makes a delicious house wine or by the glass pour. I loved it.
Fontaleoni	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Chianti Colli Senesi is racy and exuberant in the glass. A rush of black cherry fruit, spice, licorice and leather opens first, followed by burly tannins that add grip as well as character. What the 2020 lacks in finesse it more than makes up for with its sheer appeal. This pleasantly rustic Chianti Colli Senesi is a wine for the dinner table.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2015	04/2018 Review Aromas of raspberries, plums and dark chocolate. Medium body, soft and juicy tannins and a precise finish. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2016	12/2018 Review Sleek and juicy, framing the black cherry and black currant flavors with lift and focus. Finishes with finesse and an extension of the fruit flavors, tinged by earth and tea details. Offers lightly dusty tannins. Drink now through 2024.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2018	07/2019 Review Lots of primary fruit here, such as raspberries and bilberries, intermingling with citrus and spices. Medium body, fine acidity and a fruity finish. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	07/2019 Review The 2018 Chianti Colli Senesi is a fresh, vibrant red to drink now and over the next few years. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint and anise overtones add aromatic nuance to a core of sweet red Sangiovese fruit. The purity of the flavors and the wine's sheer deliciousness are both notable. Medium in body, perfumed and light on its feet, the 2018 is another winner from Simone Santini. Best of all, the 2018 is a screaming value.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2019	07/2021 Review Underbrush, dark-skinned berries and ground clove mingle with a whiff of fragrant purple flowers on this 100% Sangiovese. Tangy and full-bodied, the savory palate doles out succulent black cherry, star anise and a hint of baking spice set against taut, dusty tannins and bright acidity. Drink through 2023. Editor's Choice
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2019	02/2021 Review Saturated flavors of black cherry, black currant, violet and iron mark this fleshy red, which is dense, yet the ripe, sweet fruit persists.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Chianti Colli Senesi is an absolute delight. Fresh, gracious and medium in body, the 2020 is super-refined from start to finish. Crushed berry fruit, spice and red flowers give this aromatic, gracious Chianti so much appeal. The 2020 is a total charmer. That’s all there is to it.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	06/2022 Review The 2021 Chianti Colli Senesi is fabulous. Rich and punchy, the 2021 offers quite a bit of intensity in its dark red Sangiovese fruit. It's a terrific wine in its peer group and for the appellation, although I must say the 14.5% alcohol is a bit surprising.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2016	07/2018 Review Le Calcinaie’s 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi is gorgeous. Deep, fleshy and generous, the 2016 offers terrific depth and complexity at this level and price point. Ripe dark cherry and plum fruit give the 2016 its intense feel, but there is plenty of freshness and nuance as well. The 2016 spent 10 months in cask. Best of all, 2016 is a terrific value.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2022	06/2023 Review The 2022 Chianti Colli Senesi is a rich, heady wine. Super-ripe red cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint and dried flowers are all dialed up in this lush, succulent Chianti Colli Senesi. The style is a bit pushed because of the ripeness of the year, but this is nicely balanced.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2022	10/2023 Review Notes of ripe raspberries and dark cherries with hints of cocoa and bitter spices. Medium-bodied with firm, compact tannins and velvety texture. Lengthy and structured. Drink or hold.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2015	09/2016 Review Black cherry, blackberry and earth flavors match the round, juicy texture, offsetting the dense tannins. A bit firm in the end. Best from 2018 through 2025. 1,600 cases made.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	07/2017 Review The 2016 Ingredienti: Uva, the estate's 100% Sangiovese done with no SO2, is fabulous. Exuberant and intense in all of its dimensions, the 2016 possesses tons of depth and raciness to match the dark Sangiovese flavors. Black cherry, plum, smoke and licorice infuse the racy, inviting finish.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2019	08/2020 Review Simone Santini's 2019 Ingredienti: Uva is 100% Sangiovese done with no additives at all. A burst of dark Sangiovese fruit hits the palate as this exuberant red shows off its personality. Deep, dark and full of primary fruit, the 2019 packs a serious punch. I am not sure how well the 2019 will age, but it is immensely delicious today. The stripped down style is incredibly appealing.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2019	04/2021 Review Made with no added sulfites, this 100% Sangiovese has aromas of red-skinned berry, underbursh and baking spice. The bright, juicy palate doles out red cherry, crushed raspberry and cinnamon alongside taut tannins and lively acidity. It's made to be enjoyed young, so drink 2023.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2019	08/2020 Review A tight, reserved red with dried berries, cherries and some chocolate and walnut undertones. It’s medium-bodied with firm, compact tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2017	07/2018 Review The 2017 Ingredienti: Uva is 100% Sangiovese fermented and aged with no SO2. The warm, dry year produced an exuberant, rich wine packed with super-ripe dark stone fruit character that gives the wine its decidedly flamboyant personality. I would prefer to drink the 2017 sooner rather than later, ideally with similarly bold cuisine.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	10/2016 Review The 2015 Ingredienti: Uva is a new 100% Sangiovese done with no SO2. Powerful, deep and intense, the 2015 offers superb richness as well as personality. This is an especially ampie wine from Le Calcinaie. As good as the 2015 is, I must warn readers that wines made and bottled with no SO2 are extremely fragile and sesnisitive to even the slightest temperature shocks in trasnsportation.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2012	07/2018 Review The 2012 Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Succulent dark cherry and plum fruit are pushed forward in this open-knit, inviting Riserva. There is more than enough tannin and overall structure to provide rewarding drinking for at least a number of years.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2012	05/2019 Review The 2012 Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria (made with organically farmed fruit) has taken on a very interesting and attractive evolutionary trajectory. The bouquet is redolent of balsamic tones that suggest eucalyptus oil, cola and licorice. To my nose, that eucalyptus tone is by far and long the most defining. The wine is clean and direct in terms of mouthfeel, with a polished, almost glossy shine to those tannins.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2013	07/2019 Review I like the dried fruit and fruit cake here, even though it heads into slightly jammy territory. Full-bodied, round and spicy with lots of candied plum cake. With a little more freshness, this could be outstanding. Drink now.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	03/2021 Review This is beginning to mature, offering woodsy, mushroom and leather flavors to accompany its fading cherry and plum fruit. Balanced and long, with notes of bitter almond, iron and tobacco adding depth. Drink now through 2036. 200 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	09/2021 Review The 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria is one of the best wines I have tasted from the appellation. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, lavender, licorice and earthy undertones all open in the glass. There is a bit of tannin and oak that needs to resolve, but overall, the 2016 is so impressive. It is quite simply one of the most complete and alluring wines I have tasted from Colli Senesi.
Le Calcinaie	Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2016	11/2021 Review A core of saturated black cherry and blackberry fruit is framed by earth and Tuscan herbs in this lively, solidly built red, which ends with a dense matrix of tannins and persistent savory accents. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Best from 2023 through 2032. 250 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Francesco Iandolo	Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2019	10/2022 Review A tangy and tasty white with notes of dried lemons, herbs, pineapples, flint and salted almonds on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with a waxy texture. Excellent energy. Drink now.
Francesco Iandolo	Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2020	07/2023 Review This is attractive with white nectarines and lemon pith with hints of crushed walnuts and spicy herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, creamy and sleek with soft texture and crunchy acidity. Textural and pleasant. Oily and mineral in the finish. Drink now.
Francesco Iandolo	Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2020	09/2023 Review While waiting for his own vineyards to come into production, Iandolo’s first three vintages hail from a site that shares similar soil composition, slope and exposure. The second release, this 2020, captures Timorasso’s intricate nuances and intrinsic structure admirably. Aromas are redolent of green almond, lemon marmalade and flint. Midweight and appetising, the palate offers a racy backbone and chalky texture. A hint of anise lends further intrigue as it draws out the slightly nutty finish.
Francesco Iandolo	Colli Tortonesi Timorasso Derthona	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2022	07/2024 Review This is bright and juicy with notes of pear skin, sliced lima beans, peach skin and orange blossoms. Medium bodied with tangy, racy acidity and beautiful, delicious fruit. Shows freshness and poise. Drink now.
Martignago	Colli Trevigiani Colfondo Agricolo	DC - Decanter	90 Points	2020	06/2024 Review lt has a deep straw shade, with a subtle mousse and aromas of oatmeal biscuit, acacia honey and peach. The palate is dry and savoury, with no hint of fading energy, and a finish of salted lemons. Martignago are members of the Colfondo Agricola association, which aims to preserve the tradition of artisan bottle refermented wine with a special focus on the potential for bottle ageing - which this 2020 amply demonstrates. A wine to savour.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Casteltorto	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	11/2023 Review The 2017 Casteltorto is a powerful, savory red endowed with al the natural intensity this dry, warm vintage conferred. Dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, spice and crushed flowers are nicely amplified. This savory, nuanced Alto Piemonte red delivers the goods.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Orbello	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Sella	Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Orbello	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2017	03/2020 Review The vibrant structure enhances the cherry, raspberry, licorice and mineral flavors in this red. Supple and harmonious, with a long, moderately gripping finish. Nebbiolo, Barbera, Croatina, Vespolina and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2024.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Orbello	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	03/2022 Review The 2018 Coste della Sesia Orbello is a gorgeous entry-level offering from Sella. Bright and nuanced, the 2018 impresses with its striking purity. Sweet red cherry, plum, cedar, dark spice and earthy undertones are all laced together. Clean mineral notes add vibrancy throughout. The purity of the flavors is so enticing.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Orbello	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2015	06/2018 Review The 2015 Orbello is a terrific entry-level wine from Sella. Bright red cherry fruit and crushed flowers give the 2015 lovely aromatic lift. The Orbello is a blend of 50% Nebbiolo, with dollops of Barbera, Croatina, Vespolina and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Orbello	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2022	11/2023 Review Aromas of dried cherries and cranberries with hints of hibiscus flowers and citrus peel. Medium-bodied, textured and smooth, with a sandy texture to the tannins. Juicy and vivid. Nebbiolo. Drink now.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Nebbiolo Orbello	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	11/2023 Review Sella's 2021 Orbello is a fantastic entry-level offering in this range. Dark and sensual in the glass, with terrific balance, the 2021 is impressive right out of the gate. Crushed flowers, spice, red cherry fruit and mint are some of the many notes that grace this deceptively understated Alto Piemonte red. This is what every wine here should be. What a joy.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2017	05/2018 Review Luminous orange-pink. Yellow orchard fruit, chalk, and puff pastry on the nose. Then bright and well-delineated, with a full-bodied, tactile and fresh mouthfeel. Finishes long and complex.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2018	05/2019 Review Bright, medium orange-tinged pink. Delicate aromas of white flowers, coriander and strawberry. Then much richer and riper in the mouth, with flavors of lush strawberry, herbs and peach. Bright acidity keeps this rather dense Rosato lively and fresh. The finish is long and savory. Lots of flavor here.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2019	05/2020 Review The 2019 Rosato Majoli wafts up from the glass with a perfumed display of Nebbiolo fruit, showing fresh strawberry and cherry, with sweet herbs, evolving more toward ripe green melon with hints of citrus. On the palate, it washes across the senses with ripe orchard fruits, creamy in texture, yet also spicy, propelled by vibrant acidity. The finish is medium in length, resonating on pretty inner florals, a twang of yellow citrus, and salty minerals. This is simply a pleasure to taste.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2020	05/2021 Review The 2020 Majoli is so pretty and perfumed, showing dusty dried flowers and hints of sweet spice, then young strawberries and crushed stone. It’s soothing and soft, with a pleasant inner sweetness offset by vibrant acidity, giving way to citrus-tinged red berries and hints of melon that linger long. There’s so much pleasure to be had from this varietal Nebbiolo Rosato, which comes across fruit-forward yet wonderfully balanced and juicy in nature.
Sella	Coste della Sesia Rosato Majoli	VR - Veronelli	2 Stars	2019
Cavalchina	Custoza	WE - Wine Enthusiast	90 Points	2017	09/2018 Review Enticing scents of white spring flower and yellow stone fruit float out of the glass. Reflecting the nose, the tangy, savory palate offers mature apricot and ripe yellow apple while a white-almond note carries the finish.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2019	11/2020 Review Savory and delicious, this opens with alluring aromas of yellow spring wildflowers and ripe white stone fruit. Made with Garganega, Fernanda, Trebbiano Toscana and Trebbianello, it's delicious and loaded with finesse, delivering creamy white peach, Bartlett pear and lemon drop candy before closing on an almond note. While it's great now, it will also age and develop even more depth. Drink through 2027.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2014
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2015
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2016
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2019
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	WE - Wine Enthusiast	92 Points	2016	09/2018 Review A blend of Garganega, Fernanda, Trebbiano Toscana and Trebbianello, this boasts enticing scents of Spanish broom, hawthorn and ripe orchard fruit. The elegant savory palate delivers ripe golden apple, creamy peach and tangy citrus alongside bright acidity. A hint of almond closes the finish.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	WA - Wine Advocate	89 Points	2019	12/2021 Review The Cavalchina 2019 Custoza Superiore Amedeo is a refreshing blend of Garganega, Fernanda, Trebbiano Toscano and Trebbianello. The wine reveals easy aromas of citrus, apricot and cooked pear. There are hints of honey as well, and this translates to the palate and the wine's medium-lean texture. This release of 30,000 bottles represents a good-value white to pair with a flaky fish platter.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	03/2023 Review The 2021 Custoza Superiore Amedeo wafts up with a lovely honeyed sweetness, white flowers and citrus-tinged green apples. It's round and supple on the palate, with mineral-tinged acidity, tart orchard fruits and pretty inner florals. This leaves a lovely tension along with a salty flourish that keeps the mouth watering for more.
Cavalchina	Custoza Superiore Amedeo	GR - Gambero Rosso	3 Bicchieri	2021
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2015	01/2018 Review Full-on black-cherry nose that is really bright in spite of the ripe vintage. A great balance of fruit and slightly sappy tannins. The finish is very clean. Drink or hold.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	06/2018 Review The 2016 Dogliani Vigne in Pianezzo is done in a somewhat linear style for Boschis that emphasizes persistence and energy more than overt fruit. Bright red cherry, mint and floral notes give the 2016 its distinctive high- toned personality.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	09/2021 Review The 2020 Dogliani Pianezzo is bright, racy and full of energy. Blood orange, mint, red cherry, pomegranate and crushed rocks lend striking vibrancy. In 2020, the Pianezzo is especially fine. I very much like the freshness here.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Dogliani Pianezzo is bright, punchy and full of character. Ripe red-fleshed fruit intermingled with spice and floral notes meld together in this vibrant, juicy Dogliani from Boschis. The Pianezzo is not the most complex wine in this range, but it is certainly among the most delicious.
Boschis	Dogliani Pianezzo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	11/2023 Review Ripe and red-fruited with notes of blood orange, rose petals and red spices. Juicy and tangy with vivid acidity, savory character and fine, sandy tannins. Bright finish. Drink now.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is all class. Deceptively medium in body in this vintage, the Vigna del Prey is all about grip and tension. A host of mineral, graphite, lavender and blueberry overtones are laced together in this deceptively mid-weight, polished Dogliani.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	WS - Wine Spectator	90 Points	2015	12/2018 Review Ripe flavors of blackberry, plum, spice and carob mark this rich, concentrated red. The dense tannins are well-integrated on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The highlight in this range from Boschis, the 2016 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is laced with the essence of blackberry jam, black cherry, licorice, graphite, cloves, menthol and new leather. Dark, powerful and sumptuous, the Vigna dei Prey shows off the richer side of Dolcetto to great effect. But what I love most about the Vigna dei Prey is its ability to be unapologetically flamboyant and yet not at all overdone. There is so much to love in the 2016.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	08/2019 Review Exotic and bold, the 2017 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is full of character. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, cloves, licorice and menthol are all generously sketched in this unctuous yet mid-weight Dolcetto. Even with all of its overt fruit, the 2017 possesses quite a bit of tannic clout. I would give it at least a few more months in bottle.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Blackberry, lavender, spice, tobacco, menthol and licorice give the Prey quite a bit of depth, but the 2018 is not as rich as some previous editions, not a bad thing at all. Once again, the Vigna dei Prey is a wine of real character and personality. I would open it at least an hour in advance, as the tannins are searing.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2018
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	07/2020 Review This is a real beauty, a wine that shows lots of dark fruit and concentration with blackberry, black cherry and plum. The Boschis Francesco 2018 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigna dei Prey offers balanced and intense aromas, making for a great first impression. This wine is aged in stainless steel only. It invites a cheeseburger cooked rare with wedge fries, bacon and guacamole. There are dusty, salty notes at the back of all that black fruit. Exactly 2,666 bottles were made.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dogliani Superiore Vigna dei Prey is packed with rich scents of blueberry, blackberry jam, gravel, lavender, spice, menthol and chocolate. In 2020, the Prey is brisk and beautifully delineated, a wine of persistence more than just body. It, too, is impressive.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The Boschis Francesco 2019 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigna dei Prey reveals lovely darkness and freshness, with punchy dark blackberry fruit to drive the message home. There is a raw and natural character that only the Dolcetto grape can bring. This, along with its acidity and freshness of fruit, is what ultimately makes it so food friendly, especially with a pizza or an easy pasta. This was a release of 3,612 bottles and 16 magnums.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigna de Prey is laced with raspberry jam, white flowers, cinnamon and dried rose petals. Medium in body, but with notable depth and tons of fruit intensity the Vigna dei Prey is once again a standout.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigna Dei Prey	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2021	11/2023 Review Notes of crushed wild berries and sweet plums with blue flowers and dried blood orange. Medium-bodied, juicy and blue-fruited with chalky texture and sandy tannins. Flavorful finish. Drink now.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2015	06/2018 Review A supremely elegant wine, the 2015 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino has so much to offer. A rush of wild cherry, pomegranate, mint, sweet tobacco, licorice and dried herbs makes a strong opening statement. Medium in body and beautifully persistent, the 2015 is absolutely striking from the very first taste. Bright floral notes, rose petal and red plum add the closing shades of nuance in a wine that shows the dolcetto grape at its more refined.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2015	12/2018 Review An intense, powerful version, this boasts a vibrant and muscular structure upholding plum, black cherry, spice and earth flavors. The dense, compact finish suggests decanting now or aging for a few years. Drink now through 2024.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2018 Review The 2016 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is powerful and driven, with a distinctly earthy, savory style that differentiates it in this lineup. Game, white pepper, smoke, wild red cherry and dried rose petal add striking nuance to this potent, deeply flavored Dogliani. Drink it over the next handful of years.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	08/2019 Review The 2017 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is one of the most complete wines in this range from Boschis. Sweet red plum fruit, floral overtones and spice notes all meld together in the glass. The 2017 is powerful and rich, with quite a bit of supporting structure, and just impeccable overall balance. This is impressive stuff.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2018	07/2020 Review The Boschis Francesco 2018 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigne Sorì San Martino offers a dark and layered bouquet with exciting floral highlights of dark rose and pressed violet. The wine appears full-bodied at first, but upon second inspection, the fruit reveals a light and loose character. Blackberry and sour cherry add to the significant primary intensity of the bouquet. Fruit is harvested from 70-year-old vines spread over a two-hectare plot with important, labor-intensive slopes (with inclines ranging from 35% to 55%). As a result, all vineyard work is done by hand and a mere 2,000 bottles were produced.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	09/2021 Review The 2018 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is another terrific wine in this range from Boschis. Dark red cherry, red plum, mocha, wild flowers, licorice and spice build as this sumptuous, rich Dogliani shows off its total allure. Deep and fleshy, with striking balance, the 2018 is superb. Silky tannins and lifted floral accents add to its considerable appeal.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is a big, dense wine. Black cherry, smoke, tobacco, game, incense, dried herbs and rose petal build in a Dogliani that exudes power and breadth. Another year or two in bottle will help soften the formidable tannins. Readers will find a wine of tremendous distinction.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review Here's another Dolcetto from Boschis Francesco that shows thickly layered dark fruit, this time with blackberry preserves and black cherry. The 2019 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigne Sorì San Martino is rich and very intense, wrapping thickly over the palate in crashing waves. This Dolcetto has a medium finish, but it shows a lot of volume on the mid-palate. There is some drying mineral on the close. Some 3,894 bottles and 16 magnums were released.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2020	11/2022 Review The 2020 Dogliani Superiore Vigne Sori' San Martino is packed with blue/purplish fruit, lavender, licorice, incense, gravel, scorched earth smoke and cured meats. This potent, muscular Dogliani has much to offer in a hearty, rustic style. Give the tannins a vear or two to soften.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2021
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo Vigne Sorì San Martino	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2021	11/2023 Review This shows notes of dark cherries and wild berries with hints of sandalwood, dried flowers and walnuts. Juicy and vivid on the palate with medium body and a crunchy, red-fruited mid-palate. Flavorful finish. Drink now.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	08/2018 Review The 2015 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio is plump, juicy and forward, all of which give it tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. Soft curves and ripe, racy, red cherry/raspberry fruit add character and personality to this racy, inviting Barbera. The Vigna del Ciliegio is the most overt and fruity of the single-vineyard Dogliani in this range.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	08/2019 Review The 2016 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio is a powerful wine. Swaths of tannin add to its imposing, brooding personality. Smoke, tobacco, leather, licorice, scorched earth and black fruits all run through this decidedly potent, backward Dogliani. There is no shortage of personality, but readers need to be patient, as the wine is quite reticent at this stage.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The Boschis Francesco 2016 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio opens to a dark and almost impenetrable appearance with blackish ruby highlights. This wine stands out thanks to an extra year of aging (with one year in large oak casks and 10 months in stainless steel), awarding us a different perspective on the Dolcetto grape. The intensity of the fruit has carefully subsided, and the wine glides over the palate with added tar, spice and truffle. This is a special red wine from Piedmont with fruit from southwest-facing 60-year-old vines planted in heavy calcareous clay soils. A precious few 1,600 bottles were released. I highly recommend this wine for its terrific value.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2017	09/2021 Review The 2017 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio is a bold, brawny wine. Big tannins give the 2017 quite a bit of presence, and yet there is more than enough fruit to balance things out. Wild cherry, blood orange, smoke, incense and game build in the glass. The Vigna del Ciliegio is another very serious wine from Boschis. Complex, dynamic and full of character.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This is a really lovely expression from a hot vintage, with so much extra richness and big intensity. The aromas on the Boschis Francesco 2017 Dogliani Superiore Vigna del Ciliegio are almost overblown, with cherry liqueur, creamy crème de cassis and a syrupy texture. There is some dryness on the palate, but this grape and this vintage just click like lock and key. This was a release of 1,668 bottles and 16 magnums.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2019	11/2022 Review The 2019 Dogliani Superiore Pianezzo - Vigna del Cliegio is a dark, brooding wine. Black cherry, incense, smoke, licorice, melted road tar and gravel give this broad-shouldered, deep Dogliani tons of intensity. The tannins are firm, but nicely balanced. Give this 6-12 months in bottle or a good decant.
Boschis	Dogliani Superiore Vigna Del Ciliegio	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Albino Rocca	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba captures all the elegance of this late-ripening vintage. Fresh and aromatic, with striking depth, the 2021 is lights out. A burst of dark red cherry, plum, rose petal and lavender lingers on the impossibly long finish. The 2021 is the best Dolcetto here in recent memory.
Seghesio	Dolcetto d’Alba	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2020	06/2021 Review A bright young dolcetto with clean, plummy fruit and a characteristic fruit-tea note. Medium body with fresh acidity and a crisp feel. Drink now.
Seghesio	Dolcetto d’Alba	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2020
Pira	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is a gorgeous wine that offers an attractive mix of plummy dark fruit and Serralunga structure, which makes for a super appealing Dolcetto. Blueberry, gravel, spice and licorice are nicely pushed forward. Readers should expect a Dolcetto with a fair amount of grip.
Pira	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2016	06/2018 Review Pira's Dolcetto d'Alba is often an overachiever, as it is once again in 2016. A big, powerful wine, the Dolcetto offers plenty of depth and overall intensity in its dark flavor profile. Spice, licorice, smoke and leather overtones add to the wine's brooding personality. This is an especially muscular style with more than enough tannin to stand up to just about anything.
Marengo	Dolcetto d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2017	12/2018 Review A rich, supple Dolcetto, with ripe blackberry, black cherry and violet aromas and flavors. Firmly structured and harmonious, leaving a mouthwatering impression on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Marengo	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is a powerful, pleasantly rustic wine that offers plenty of depth as well as intensity. Blue fruit, game, licorice and earthy notes are all packed into a deceptively mid-weight Dolcetto that is long on personality and character.
Corino	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is forward, juicy and very easy to like. Sweet red cherry, plum and spice give this fleshy Dolcetto with soft contours tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. Pretty floral notes lift the finish.
Corino	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2020	11/2021 Review The 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba, from a vineyard in Roddino, is fabulous. Deep, fleshy and explosive, the 2020 shows how magical Dolcetto can be in the right place. Inky dark fruit, licorice, lavender and chocolate infuse the 2020 with tons of character. The 2020 is superb.
Moccagatta	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	11/2022 Review The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba is a big, dense wine. Blue fruit, spice, lavender and licorice are all dialed up, with a strong impression of structure that is the result of dehydration on the vine that concentrated the fruit. This is a pretty potent wine for Moccagatta, but it works well.
Moccagatta	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2016	08/2017 Review The 2016 Dolcetto d'Alba is plush, supple and delicious, with lovely depth and creaminess to the fruit. Black cherry, plum, licorice and dark spice notes flesh out in this attractive, pliant Dolcetto from Moccagatta. All the elements are in the right place. This is one of the better Dolcettos of the vintage.
Moccagatta	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is soft, fleshy and absolutely delicious. Blueberry, blackberry, spice, and cloves give the 2019 its dark, racy personality. The 2019 has enough depth to stand up to just about anything at he dinner table. It is beautifully done.
Amalia Cascina in Langa	Dolcetto d’Alba	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2017	10/2019 Review Rich damson nose with some opulence and a winning grape character. Soft and tender, with that Dolcetto plushness, quite concentrated and has some tannic structure. Well balanced and packed with fruit, quite long finish.
Cascina Sòt	Dolcetto d’Alba	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2022	05/2023 Review Cherry, plums and Mediterranean herbs with dried flowers and blue fruit aromas. Shows good structure and body, with character and richness, nice intensity and a beautiful finish.
Statella	Etna Bianco	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2021	08/2022 Review A balanced nose of fresh lemon, thyme and white peach. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Open on the palate, with subtle tannins guiding the way. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Bianco	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2021	06/2023 Review The organic Famiglia Statella 2021 Etna Bianco is a blend of 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto from volcanic soils in the village of Randazzo, where the streets are paved with black lava rock. This wine really stands out for its elegance and extreme sharpness. The bouquet offers hints of brioche, almond ice cream, salty nut and wild chamomile. The mouthfeel is mildly velvety but also rigid and fresh.
Statella	Etna Rosato	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2020	08/2021 Review Such a crisp and juicy rosé with lively stone-fruit and red-berry aromas. Only medium-bodied with a long, very refreshing finish, where a hint of tannin and some minerality add interest. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Rosato	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2021	07/2022 Review Aromas of fresh flowers, basil and sliced strawberries. Medium-bodied and salty. Pleasantly articulate and structured. Crisp. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Statella	Etna Rosato	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2021	04/2022 Review The pretty yet understated 2021 Rosato Etna lifts up to show sweet rose, white strawberries and hints of smoke. It’s soft, pure and savory in character, with perfumed white strawberry and mineral tones within. This leaves the palate classically dry yet refreshed, while nuances of raw almond slowly taper o!. Very nice. This is a blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio.
Statella	Etna Rosato	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2021	06/2023 Review Made with organic Nerello Mascalese and a smaller part of Nerello Cappuccio, the Famiglia Statella 2021 Etna Rosato shows a light pink color and cassis-like aromas that remind me of Bandol from the south of France. This is a classic Etna rosé that is both tonic and sharp, with lilac, white almond and salty end notes.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2016	09/2018 Review A firm and silky red with dried-berry and strawberry character. Full and chewy with lots of phenolic depth and tension. Flavorful and rich. Drink or hold. Better in 2020.
Statella	Etna Rosso Pettinociarelle	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	06/2017 Review

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