91

Attractive mix of ripe dark and blue fruit, chocolate and orange peel. Dried thyme and mint, too. Medium-bodied, vivid and fresh. Tannins are polished and fine. Juicy finish. Drink now.

94

Note of dark spices, chocolate and bark with red and dark berry character. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and firm texture. It’s tight and muscular with juicy and vivid red fruit underneath, before a flavorful finish. Needs some time in the bottle. Try from 2026.

93

This shows notes of ripe cherries and cranberries with red flowers, citrus peel and savory herb undertones. It’s firm and structured with a full body and taut tannin structure. Hints of nut shell and nutmeg in the aftertaste. Better from 2026.

94

Notes of spiced cherries, red licorice, nutmeg and hazelnuts. It’s tight and chewy with a full body and velvety texture. It’s steady and lengthy and need a few years to soften. Try after 2026.

91

Medium-bodied Barolo with bright strawberry and cedary spice on the nose and palate. Intense enough, but very tight on the palate now with very fine, firm tannins, so give it time to expand. Try from 2024.

95

Lot of tar, cherry and dried strawberry with some asphalt on the nose. Very typical. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that are focused and real. This has stuffing and power. Try after 2025.

94

Lots of sweet-berry character, but backed up by round, fine tannins with a juicy and chewy nature. It’s full and layered with pretty fruit and walnut character in the aftertaste. Try after 2024.

94

Sweet strawberry, orange peel and some flowers on the nose. Full-body with round, caressing tannins. Lightly dusty. Tight and pretty finish. Drink in 2024.

93

A big, juicy red with blackberry, chocolate and spicy character. Full and very rich, in a hot-vintage style. Lots going on. Fun and exciting. Drink or hold.

95

A layered, rich young Barolo with dried-strawberry, orange-peel and bark character. It’s full and flavorful with lots of fruit and fine, dusty tannins. Serious red. Try after 2023.

93

A layered and well-structured young Barolo with full body, round and creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. I like the hazelnut and chocolate-powder undertones to the plum and strawberry flavors. Almost drinkable now, but leave it for three or four years. Try after 2023.

94

Complex Barolo with crushed berries, walnuts and chocolate that follow through to a medium to full body, round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Hints of bitter citrus at the end. Needs time to soften. Better after 2023.

90

A fruity and slightly tight dolcetto with medium body, pretty fruit and a fresh finish. Drink now.

88

A straightforward white with sliced cooked apples, honey and almonds. Medium body. Drink now.

91

Pretty strawberries, dried citrus and some floral undertones. It’s medium-bodied, tight and silky. Baby Barolo. Drink in 2021.

90

Lots of peppermint and dried brambleberries, as well as lemons and oranges. Medium to full body, round and juicy tannins, but a bright finish. Touch of menthol. Drink now.

92

Dried-strawberry and cherry aromas with hints of lavender and rose petals. Full body, very tight and polished tannins and a bright and linear finish with energy and focus. Try in 2022.

90

Aromas of cherries and violets follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a clean, fresh finish. Drink now.

92

Lots of dried-berry, spice and orange-peel aromas follow through to a full body with round and beautiful tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Succulent and juicy. Drinkable now, but will improve with age.

93

Lovely, sweet aromas of flowers and ripe fruit follow through to a full body. Yet, it’s so focused and refined with polish and panache that makes it so alluring now. Better in 2021.

91

Beautiful freshness and composure to this arneis, which makes an entrance with bright nectarines, crushed chalk and lemon zest. Medium-bodied and tightly strung with a flinty and precise texture and feel. Drink now.

91

Candied orange peel, raspberry fool, rhubarb and hibiscus. Medium body, medium-firm tannins and plenty of vibrant cherries. Mineral and savory on the finish. Tightly wound. Drink now.

92

Attractive density and focus with dark berries and hints of chocolate and hazelnuts. Medium body and a succulent finish. The sort of barbera we like. Drink now.

89

A serious intense and tannic wine for a 2014 Barolo, but as with so many of these wines it’s not as expressive or harmonious as those of better vintages. Maybe better in 2019 and 2020.

94

Wow. The rose-petal aromas are amazing. Has pretty ripe strawberries now. Full-bodied, layered and powerful.Tannins are velvety and structured in this 2012. Needs two or three years to soften. Better in 2020.

89

Not much of that typical and attractive Barolo aromas on the nose, but there is quite a generous tannin structure. The tannins are well-integrated with the rich black fruits. Good length. Drink or hold.

94

Some crushed red roses and lighter red-fruit aromas in an attractive, fragrant style. The palate has neat and succulent energy, good depth and nice, fine tannins, which bring in really impressive depth of berries and cherries. Drink or hold.

90

This is quite unusual, opening with spearmint, cloves, strawberry candy and dried fruit. Medium to full body, ripe and round tannins and a chewy finish. Drink in 2020.

92

A firm and silky red with dried berries, walnuts and hints of cedar. Medium to full body, a solid core of tannins and a fresh finish. A little tight now but already beautiful.

92

Really complex now with mushroom and strawberry character. Full body, round and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A little old school with all the new wood, but I still like it. Drink now or hold.

91

Aromas of cherries and raspberries with hints of cedar and smoke follow through to a medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Drink in 2020.

95

Very perfumed with floral and honey character highlighting the ripe fruit. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Linear and very finely textured. Excellent. Begin drinking in 2021.

89

This is tannic and firm with bright and fresh fruit showing dried berry and lemon undertones. Full and flavorful. Drink now.

89

A red with dried fruit and walnut aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, chewy tannins and a medium finish. A little hard. Drink in 2019.

91

Subtle and refined with plum, light chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors. Full body, fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. Better in 2018.

89

Aromas and flowers with hints of stones and berries. Medium body, chewy tannins and a medium finish. Finishes a little short. Drink or hold.

92

There’s a floral and bright aroma to this Barolo. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a lemony, almond, fresh leather and fruit aftertaste. Drink now

89

A little lean with berry and chocolate character. Medium body, fresh finish. Drink or hold.

92

Aromas of minerals, walnut shells and dark fruits follow through to a full body. Fine tannins and a succulent finish. Drink or hold. Much better than 2010.

92

Ruby, stony freshness with fresh red fruits, Minerality on the nose. Perfume, elegant structure and gentle tannins. Good finesse. Juicy. Drink now, but better in 2015.

90

Delicate aromas of peach and apricots with fresh spices on the nose follow through to a medium body and firm tannins. A drinkable Barolo now but better in 2016.

88

Very light color. Fresh fruits, minerality and softness with a layer of silkiness. Drink now, but better in 2016.

92

This is very balanced with a balsamic, dried berry and dried mushroom character. Full and integrated with chewy tannins that turn savory and delicious. Drink now or hold.

92

Dried fruit with flowers on the nose. Full body, with a solid core of ripe fruits, spices and nutmeg. Caressing mouthfeel. Excellent potential here. Drink in 2015.

89

Balanced and pretty with tea, berry and spice character. Medium body, with fine tannins and a fresh, savory finish. Drink now.