You can't beat this value. The G.D. Vajra 2020 Barolo Albe is buttoned up with fresh primary fruit, and the wine does not have that hint of over-ripeness that is found across this vintage. The fruit is dark and savory, and... Read More
Made with fruit from Cannubi Boschis, the Luciano Sandrone 2018 Barolo Aleste is plump and ripe, but this wine also shows a more delicate character that is its ace card. The aromas are filigreed and fine with dark fruit, spice... Read More
A beautiful Barolo here with a touch of dried spices to the grapefruit citrus, minerals, camphor and dried flowers. Melted, chalky tannins on the palate with medium to full body and a long, mineral-driven finish. Lots of clarity... Read More
The Virna 2019 Barolo del Comune del Barolo (with 5,000 bottles released) shows nice concentration with dark fruit flavors, tarry spice and camphor ash. This growing season tends to show more richness, but it also delivers silky... Read More
A fresh, medium-bodied nebbiolo with a tight and focused red-berry nose and palate, lightly firm tannins and good drive at the end. Not complex, but I like the racy character with lots of fruit pushing through. Drink or hold.... Read More
Aromas of cedar, violet and mocha emerge from the glass. The firm palate offers ripe black plum, clove and toasted hazelnut alongside close-grained tannins. Drink 2024–2030. — Kerin O’Keefe
Aromas of dark-skinned berry, espresso and baking spice emerge form the nose. On the full-bodied palate, firm tannins accompany black cherry, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Drink 2024–2032.
