This has fine depth and intensity to the mulled plum, leather, sweet tobacco, camphor, tar and oak spice aromas and flavors. Boasts a broad, dense structure, with tannins that dominate the finish for now. Shows fine balance, length... Read More

A tight nose, but the aromas of dark-red berries and violets are very pretty. Some nice forest-floor notes blend in well. Full-bodied with very well-formed tannins that show both polish and finesse, providing a solid backbone... Read More

The aromas alone—macerated cherry, plum, menthol, leather, licorice, black pepper and mineral—are worth the price of admission here. Slowly beginning to unfold, this red is still firm and less expressive on the palate,... Read More

Opening to a dark color and robust consistency, the Poderi Aldo Conterno 2017 Barolo Bussia Romirasco is perhaps the most powerful of the four new releases reviewed here. Wearing broad shoulders and sporting a heavy gait over... Read More

Sweet, aromatic spices signal this supple, complex red. Underneath the oak, this has cherry, plum, iron and menthol flavors allied to a broad profile. Solidly built and lingers with savory, spice and mineral elements. Very elegant... Read More

With fruit from Serralunga d’Alba, the 2019 Barolo Vignarionda is a wine of power and structure that accurately reflects the personality of this village. There are layers of black fruit, dark cherry, metallic ore, rust and... Read More

A very floral wine with aromas of geraniums, fresh violets, red fruit and spices. Light-bodied with silky tannins, refreshing acidity and a chalky finish. Drink now.

Color: Garnet.
Aroma: Fine and deep, with hints of fresh red fruit and violet.
Flavor: Good structure, pleasant freshness, with noticeable tannins but a delicate persistence.

We often call this cru “Il Ruffiano” for its rustic, raffish nature. This is a boisterous, friendly Barolo from the heart of Serralunga d’Alba with all that zone’s lush fruit and generous body. Here the... Read More

The extraordinary 2021 Vigna Ca’ Mia shows it Serralunga heritage and captures the qualities of this outstanding vintage. It has beguiling aromas of wild rose, rosemary, camphor and cedar while the vibrant, structured palate... Read More

The 2020 Barolo Garblèt Sue’ is a very pleasant, almost shockingly open young Barolo for this site. Wild flowers, crushed rose petal, anise, mint, spice and blood orange are all beautifully amplified. The Garblèt... Read More

Hailing from the MGA of the same name that’s more commonly called Altenasso and located in Castiglione Falletto, the 2021 Garblèt Sue’ is another stunner from Brovia, starting with its enticing nose of blue... Read More

The 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a sexy, racy wine. Pliant and deep, the 2020 is a great example of this site. Soft contours wrap around a core of dark red fruit, kirsch, spice, menthol, new leather and licorice. Time... Read More

Fragrant and all about finesse, the radiant Brovia 2021 Rocche di Castiglione mesmerizes with its aromas of rose, perfumed berry, menthol and dark culinary spice. Full-bodied and showing elegant restraint, the savory, vibrant... Read More

Some may argue the case but, personally, if we had to pick one of these “cru” Barolo as the “king of kings”, our vote would go the “Villero”. The package is complete: strong yet elegant, powerful... Read More

The gorgeous 2021 Villero from Brovia reels you in with its enticing fragrance of wild rose, cedar, pine forest and red berry. Elegantly structured and utterly delicious, the poised, precise palate features succulent red cherry,... Read More

With fruit from one of the top growing sites in Castiglione Falletto, the 2019 Barolo Villero shows a slightly ripe and soft side with cherry and dried raspberry followed by licorice, tar and rusty metal. This is an elegant expression,... Read More

... another powerhouse wine in this range from the Rocca family. A deep, virile wine, the Riserva saturates the palate with a whole range of dark fruit, scorched earth, leather, tobacco and lavender notes. Readers will find a... Read More

Cappellano Otin Fiorin Pie Rupestris Barolo is pure Serralunga at heart—bold, classic, and unmistakably expressive. It’s a wine that commands attention with its serious, authoritative tone, yet reveals a generous,... Read More

Shines for complexity with violet, straw, After Eight mint and chocolate aroma, balsam and cinnamon. Dense palate with velvety tannins and long, lifted acidity, good sucrosity and a savoury finish. Good length. A warming and chocolaty... Read More

Full of details of prunes, stony salinity, earthy notes and forest floor, tannins firm and slightly sticky on the gums, but with crisp acidity. It's almost austere on the finish, but dynamic and balanced nonetheless, leaving... Read More

Wild red berry, violet dark spice, forest floor, tobacco and new leather are just some of the aromas you’ll find on the gorgeous 2018 Bricco Boschis San Giuseppe Riserva. Still young and tight but already balanced and utterly... Read More

Sleek and expressive, this red is all about finesse. Rose, cherry, strawberry, orange peel, iron and wild herb flavors are driven by the bracing acidity, while light tannins line the finish. Shows fine balance and length.... Read More

The Monsordo-Bernardina estate is one of the places in Alba more suited to the production of great Nebbiolo. While on the border of the Barolo zone, soils and climate, for technical reasons, was not allowed inside the protected... Read More

One of the most emblematic cru of the DOCG Barolo, this wine has expressive floral notes and subtle smokiness on the nose, with round and slightly sweet tannins on palate, in the words of winemaker Alessandro Ceretto, wines from... Read More

The Conterno Fantino 2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra has a note of perfumed oak spice, pine cone, licorice root, Pastis, root beer, plump cherry fruit, baked ripeness and wild mint to close. This is a generous,... Read More

Lecinquevigne refers to the five vineyards where the Nebbiolo grape for Barolo is harvested.

Damilano is one of the oldest wineries in Barolo. The family business dates back to 1890 when Giuseppe Borgogno started cultivating and... Read More

Color: Dark, brick-red, with garnet nuances.
Nose: Complex aromas of dried cherries and fruit, leather, rose, and violet, with earthy undertones like anise, truffle, and licorice.
Palate: The palate is known for its elegant structure,... Read More

Tasting Notes : Fresh and lively example of Chiavennasca with a beautiful fruity and floral nose, in the mouth has a great persistence well balanced with with smooth and elegant tannins. Perfect also slightly chilled in a hot... Read More

𝗔𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 · Oak, Strawberry, Vanilla, Mushroom, Balsamic, Cedar, Tar, Red Fruits

With its colorful fantasy label, the Domenico Clerico 2019 Barolo Aeroplan Servaj shows dark fruit and a velvety texture with rusty nail and pencil shaving. This vintage carries more overall concentration and structure, and the... Read More

Showing nice softness and ample fruit weight, the 2018 Barolo Aeroplan Servaj is a bold and contemporary expression of Nebbiolo with dark fruit, cured tobacco, candied orange peel, rusty nail and ferrous earth. Fruit is sourced... Read More

The Domenico Clerico 2019 Barolo Ginestra Ciabot Mentin (with 5,500 bottles made with fruit from vines planted in 1978) is a bit closed initially. This is a trait I found across a vintage that gives us good reason to bet on long... Read More

The front of this bottle now lists its MGA provenance, Ginestra. The Domenico Clerico 2019 Barolo Ginestra Pajana shows a more open initial impression (next to the Ciabot Mentin) with soft black fruit. The wine makes a bigger... Read More

Tasting Notes and Drinking Window:

All of the wines in the lineup from Dominio de Las Abejas are best summed up by a single word “delicious” as their balance of fruit, tannin, texture, and persistence all seems to... Read More

This is a dry, beautifully complex Rose from 50% Nebbiolo 50% Grenache.

12.4% abv. This is, without a doubt, one of the best Roses we have tasted all year! Delicate in color but not in character. This is not Provencal in style... Read More

Indulge in the legendary Barolo Cannubi Chiara Boschis E. Pira 2020. A single-vineyard Nebbiolo capturing the essence of Cannubi, with notes of red fruit, rose petal, and spice, culminating in a long and satisfying finish. A true... Read More

This is a phenomenal wine that highlights the hard work and expertise of Chiara Boschis and her brother Giorgio. The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Cannubi is made with organic Nebbiolo clones of Michet and Lampia... Read More

The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2020 Barolo Mosconi has some of the extra ripeness of the vintage with cherry cream syrup, grenadine, watermelon candy and a drop of Pastis. The wine ends on a powerful note with a balanced... Read More

The E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Mosconi is structured, linear and ultimately quite mineral in character compared to the Cannubi. Its firm underlying architecture is rendered light and fragrant thanks to aromas... Read More

This wine represents a blend of fruit from various sites, and 15,000 bottles were created. Showing a classical profile, the E. Pira e Figli - Chiara Boschis 2021 Barolo Via Nuova delivers a firm sense of inner fiber and richness... Read More

Sweet and succulent aromas of tangerines, freshly cut ripe strawberries, cherries and flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate with sleek and dense tannins that run the length of the wine and then fan out into a dense, vivid... Read More

Perfumed berry, pine-forest, rose and menthol aromas mingle together on this fragrant, stunning red. It's classically crafted, full bodied and loaded with finesse, delivering juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry, mint and star... Read More

Features

Vineyard: Gallina - Comune di Neive

Grape variety: Nebbiolo

Winemaking: Manual harvest in the first decade of October (about 10th October). Fermentation and 14 days traditional maceration. About 18 months ageing in French... Read More

The brothers, Luigi and Alfredo, make classic Barbaresco from cru vineyards in the commune of Treiso, the area with the highest elevation in the Barbaresco DOCG. Here Alfredo and Luigi make their flagship wine with a minimum of... Read More

From the heart of Barolo, G.D. Vajra's Coste di Rose 2020 is a Nebbiolo that captivates. This wine offers a symphony of red fruit, floral notes, and spice, leading to a well-structured palate with a lingering finish.... Read More

Garnet red color with a lively core. The nose opens with fresh and crushed flowers, bright Nebbiolo aromatics and light balsamic notes. The mouth is vibrant and energetic, enriched by tones of rose petal, fresh red fruits, spices,... Read More

Brilliant ruby red color. The nose of the 2020 Barolo Ravera reveals red orange peel, dried flowers, kirsch and menthol notes. The wine is profound and complex, with the signature juiciness of the site and tremendous aging potential.... Read More

G.D. Vajra's Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2020, a single-vineyard masterpiece. This Nebbiolo, a testament to the Bricco delle Viole terroir, boasts a complex bouquet of red fruit, rose petal, and spice, evolving into a structured... Read More

The organic G.D. Vajra 2021 Barolo Bricco delle Viole first shows a fragile side, but it eventually rolls onto much greater momentum and focus as it opens in the glass. This is always one of my favorite wines from this excellent... Read More

Almost seamless now, this red is hitting its stride, exuding cherry, strawberry, floral, mineral and tobacco aromas and flavors. Offers great structure and length, with a firm, minerally aftertaste. Best from 2022 through 2040.... Read More

The 2021 classic Barbaresco from Gaja is drop-dead gorgeous. Made with 14 estate vineyards that are vinified separately before being assembled into the final blend, it’s all about finesse, delivering sensations of juicy... Read More

Dark-skinned berry, pipe tobacco, a hint of menthol and a whiff of blue flower slowly take shape in the glass. Full bodied, with the firm's hallmark finesse, the smooth savory palate boasts succulent morello cherry, raspberry... Read More

Aromas: Expect a complex bouquet with notes of red cherries, dark plums, and wild berries, intertwined with dried roses, licorice, and earthy undertones. Further nuances of spice, tobacco, and tar can also be detected. Some descriptions... Read More

Aromas of rose, violet, red berry and baking spice mingle with a whiff of menthol on the nose of this compelling, gorgeous red. The vibrant, full-bodied palate is all about flair and finesse, delivering crushed raspberry, Marasca... Read More

The gorgeous 2021 Prapò from Ettore Germano has intense, enticing aromas of crushed mint, baking spice, new leather, blue flower and a whiff of raspberry tart. Firmly structured but also loaded with finesse, the delicious... Read More

The 2020 Barolo from Borgogno is utterly delicious, delivering juicy raspberry, wild strawberry, licorice and cake spice flavors wrapped up in polished tannins. It’s also fragrant, with heady aromas of pine forest, violet,... Read More

The 2020 Barolo Cerretta is a potent, packed wine. Today, the tannins are especially imposing and also larger in scale than the other Barolos in this range. Dark red-toned fruit, orange peel, white pepper and crushed rocks all... Read More

The 2020 Barolo Arione is a wine of extreme delicacy and finesse. Lavender, sage, mint, cedar and rose petal are some of the many notes that lift from the palate. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2020 impresses with... Read More

The 2019 Barolo Riserva Monfortino has closed down considerably since I last tasted it. Then again, the 2019 is a very serious Monfortino that includes the entirety of Conterno’s production from both Francia and Arione.... Read More

The 2019 Barolo Riserva Monfortino has closed down considerably since I last tasted it. Then again, the 2019 is a very serious Monfortino that includes the entirety of Conterno’s production from both Francia and Arione.... Read More

The 2020 Barolo Francia is a soaring, classically austere wine built for the cellar. Medium in body and driving, with tons of mineral intensity, the 2020 is an evocative wine that makes me think about the future. This is what... Read More

The Giacomo Conterno 2020 Barolo Francia shows balance and elegance with an especially mineral character that is specific to this wine. Red and blue fruit aromas add hints of sweetness, but the bouquet quickly moves to iron ore... Read More

Thanks to altitude and heavier soils, Cerretta performs well in hot vintages, such as 2017, 2015 and 2011. The vines (planted a quarter century ago) sit at about 400 meters in elevation and water moisture is absorbed by the clay... Read More

The Giacomo Conterno Arione Nebbiolo d'Alba 2021 is a distinguished wine made from the revered Nebbiolo grape, sourced from the prestigious Arione vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. While Conterno is best known for their Barolo... Read More

The Mauro Mascarello family MONPRIVATO vineyard is located in the village of Castiglione Falletto, and is a classic prime medium-hillside site stretching over six hectares (15 acres) at 280 metres above sea level, in the heart... Read More

Vineyard: Villero in the village of Castiglione Falletto (CN)
Grape Harvest: Towards the middle of October.
Wine-making process: Estate-grown bunches, thinned during the summer, undergo traditional-style, floating cap fermentation... Read More

Tasting notes:
Colour: garnet red with orange-coloured highlights;
Nose: complex, very fruity, elegant, intense
Taste: excellent body with power and stuffing, full, well-balanced.

Grape-variety: Nebbiolo
Vineyard: Vigna Santo... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Mascarello Langhe Nebbiolo is an incredible window in the Mascarello house style, this showcases Nebbiolos purity from the great Perno site, on the Santo Stefano hill in the village of Monforte d’Alba,... Read More

The last time we saw this wine was in 2014, and I remember that vintage as magical. The Giuseppe Mascarello 2016 Barolo Monprivato Riserva Cà d'Morissio is the estate's benchmark wine. Thanks to this epic growing... Read More

The 2019 vintage is the first Brunate fully tended by Carlotta and Marta, following their father, Beppe Rinaldi's death. Typically blended with 15% of the Le Coste MGA for an acid drive, its southern exposure seems to be beneficial... Read More

Giuseppe Rinaldi’s debut vintage of 2019 Barolo Bussia is the biggest and best news out of Barolo in years. It’s absolutely fantastic, with aromas of forest floor, balsamic sensations of camphor and ripe berry fruit... Read More

Fermented with wild yeasts, this gorgeous red opens with alluring aromas of rose petal, star anise, tobacco and ripe wild berries. The expressive, delicious palate boasts juicy fruit flavors of crushed raspberry and Morello cherry... Read More

Color: Intense ruby ​​red with garnet reflections.

Bouquet: Fruity hints of morello cherry, berries, floral notes of rose and a final aroma of almonds.

Taste: On the palate it is soft, velvety, deep, with good tannins and acidity.... Read More

97 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

97 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

99 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

Structure and Freshness: A return to more traditional Barolo styles, with well-defined tannins and bright acidity.
Aromatics: Open and expressive, rather than austere.

Appearance: Intense garnet... Read More

99 Points, Kerin O’Keefe

Structure and Freshness: A return to more traditional Barolo styles, with well-defined tannins and bright acidity.
Aromatics: Open and expressive, rather than austere.

Appearance: Intense garnet... Read More

The vineyard is located in the Clements Hills sub AVA in Lodi and trained just like our regular Nebbiolo from Heringer Estates in nearby Clarksburg. This wine is light, if you can believe that, and is very soft on the palate.... Read More

Montestefano's south-facing vines yield a powerful wine, rich in black cherry and ripe raspberry notes, accented by violet, mint, and smoky minerals. The ample sun exposure ensures well-rounded tannins and a concentrated palate,... Read More

A delicate 100% Nebbiolo from high in the Italian Alps near the French border. An excellent value. The DOC of Arnad-Montjovet is named for two small villages in the Vallee d'Aoste where the main grape grown is Picotendro,... Read More

Consists of Nebbiolo (85%) and Vespolina grapes. This wine requires full maturity and is treated in the barrel for 3 to 4 years, and can then be stored for decades. The mineral composition of the porphyritic soil together with... Read More

Violet, hay, wild herb, camphor and sanguine notes recalling rusty iron lift out of the glass on the fragrant 2019 Boca from Le Piane. Linear with racy tension, the youthfully austere palate offers tart red cherry, cranberry,... Read More

Aleste is a contraction of the names Alessia and Stefano, grandchildren of the late Luciano Sandrone. With fruit from Cannubi Boschis, the 2019 Barolo Aleste shows important richness and structure. This is the proverbial Barolo... Read More

The 2019 Barolo Le Vigne is a historic blend of fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. This year, a fifth site was added to the final blend. It is... Read More

Aromas: The wine is known for its fresh and floral bouquet, with high-toned notes of wild berries, roses, and violets. Some reviewers also find hints of sweet spices, earth, and oolong tea.

Palate: It is characterized by juicy... Read More

The 2020 Barolo is a blend of fruit from sources in Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, Serralunga and Monforte. It’s a gorgeous, complex wine redolent of cedar, pipe tobacco, dried herbs, menthol and earthy undertones. The 2020... Read More

Parafada is a small MGA in a basin with full south, east and west exposures. Massolino's interpretation is surgical: super-zesty with earthy strawberry, liquorice, fresh violet and a Pinot-like elegance. The palate shows a... Read More

Colour:Garnet with brilliant luminous hues

Nose:Inviting, complex with notes of rose petals , juniper berries and fine spices;

Taste:Ample, good structure with a silky texture of tannins which already give a surprising harmony... Read More

The Nebbiolo for Il Principe come from vineyards in Barbaresco and Vezza d’Alba in the hillsides of the Roero area. The soil of Barbaresco is bluish-grey calcareous-clay marl that is poor in organic substances but rich in... Read More

The 2020 Gattinara is elegant and lifted. Crushed red berry fruit, cinnamon and orange peel grace this ethereal, nuanced Gattinara. Bright saline notes and sweet red-toned fruit build into the long, persistent finish. Understated... Read More