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BAROLO DOCG BUSSIA VIGNA MONDOCA RISERVA 2014
- Year: 2020
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 93
- Note: New leather, stewed cranberry, camphor and exotic spice aromas lead the way. On the linear, youthfully austere palate, taut, grainy tannins and bright acidity accompany pomegranate, blood orange and licorice. Drink after 2024. KERIN O’KEEFE
BAROLO DOCG VIGNARIONDA RISERVA 2014
- Year: 2020
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 98
- Note: Camphor, pressed rose, new leather and forest-berry aromas shape the enticing nose on this firmly structured, focused red. The vibrant youthfully austere palate shows intensity, elegance and tension, delivering red cherry, strawberry compote, orange zest and tobacco. Assertive fine-grained tannins and racy acidity provide support while a licorice note lingers on the finish—an excellent performance for the difficult vintage. Drink 2026–2034. KERIN O’KEEFE
BAROLO DOCG BRUNATE 2016
- Year: 2020
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 94
- Note: Iris, woodland-berry, exotic spice and menthol aromas waft out of the glass along with whiffs of coconut. It opens with spiced cranberry, red cherry and star anise before a firm backbone of assertive, close-grained tannins grip the finish. Bright acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2026–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE
BAROLO DOCG VILLERO 2016
- Year: 2020
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 94
- Note: Red-berry, blue-flower and menthol aromas mingle with tobacco notes on this full-bodied red. It's youthfully austere, featuring red cherry, pomegranate, dried herb and star anise set against assertive, close-grained tannins that clench the firm finish. Give the tannins time to unwind and to let it fully develop. Drink 2026–2046. KERIN O’KEEFE
BAROLO DOCG ROCCHE DI CASTIGLIONE 2016
- Year: 2020
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 92
- Note: Grilled herb, toasted hazelnut and underbrush aromas lead the nose along with a whiff of camphor. It's firmly structured, offering dried black cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of assertive, grainy tannins that clench the finish. Drink 2026–2036. KERIN O’KEEFE
BAROLO DOCG 2016
- Year: 2020
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 91
- Note: Camphor, rose and dark-spice aromas emerge in the glass. On the precise, racy palate, taut close-grained tannins firmly support pomegranate, sour cherry and licorice while vibrant acidity lends balance. Drink 2024–2031. KERIN O’KEEFE
BARBARESCO GALLINA 2016
- Year: 2019
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 93
- Note: Tight and focused, this opens with aromas of rose, new leather, wild berry and camphor. Racy and structured, the firm, linear palate offers sour cherry, orange zest and sage alongside ground clove. Tightly knit, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity provide support. Best 2022–2030
BARBARESCO GALLINA 2015
- Year: 2019
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 92 - Editor Choice
- Note: Aromas of exotic spice, menthol, blue flower and a whiff of woodland berry come together on the fragrant, elegantly structured wine. The tight focused palate delivers juicy red cherry, pomegranate, licorice, clove and a hint of espresso alongside firm close-grained tannins. Fresh acidity lends balance. Drink 2023–2033.
BAROLO VILLERO 2013 - TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTION 2018
- Year: 2018
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 97 - TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTION 2018
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BAROLO BRUNATE 2014
- Year: 2018
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 90
- Note: Aromas of camphor, exotic spice, wild rose and a whiff of new leather shape the nose. The taut, somewhat austere palate evokes cranberry, sour cherry, white pepper and star anise alongside nervous acidity and tense, fine-grained tannins. Drink after 2024.
BAROLO VILLERO 2013
- Year: 2018
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 97
- Note: CELLAR SELECTION - Rose petal, woodland berry, new leather and wild herb aromas demonstrate its Nebbiolo pedigree. Youthfully austere but loaded with finesse, the full-bodied palate delivers red cherry, cranberry, white pepper and star anise set against firm fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. This is a classic Barolo that needs time to come around and will evolve gracefully for decades. Drink 2025–2043.
BAROLO ROCCHE DI CASTIGLIONE 2013
- Year: 2018
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 94
- Note: Rose, perfumed berry and exotic spice aromas take center stage on this fragrant elegant red. The structured virile palate delivers strawberry compote, red cherry, licorice and crushed herb framed in firm fine-grained tannins. It's well balanced, with vibrant acidity. Hold for even more complexity. Drink 2021–2033.
BAROLO BUSSIA VIGNA MONDOCA RISERVA 2011
- Year: 2018
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 92
- Note: Dried rose petal, scorched soil, camphor, star anise and a whiff of grilled herb lead the way. The firmly structured palate evokes spirits-soaked cherry, licorice, dried sage, leather and roasted coffee bean set against bracing grippy tannins that clench the finish. Drink 2021–2031.
BAROLO BRUNATE 2013
- Year: 2017
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 93
- Note: This opens with alluring red berry, menthol, new leather, star anise and crushed herb scents. It's elegantly structured, offering sour cherry, cranberry, licorice and sage flavors set against firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. A hint of orange zest closes the finish. Drink 2023–2033.
BAROLO 2013
- Year: 2017
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 91
- Note: Menthol, aromatic herb, purple flower and new leather scents meld together in this wine. On the firm, focused, palate, clove, star anise and espresso hints back up Marasca cherry and cranberry flavors while tightly knit but refined tannins and bright acidity provide support.
BAROLO VILLERO 2012
- Year: 2016
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 91
BAROLO BRUNATE 2011
- Year: 2015
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 91
BARBARESCO GALLINA 2010
- Year: 2014
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 92
BAROLO BRUNATE 2010
- Year: 2014
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 95
BAROLO ROCCHE DI CASTIGLIONE 2010
- Year: 2014
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 92
BAROLO VILLERO 2010
- Year: 2014
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 92
BAROLO 2010
- Year: 2014
- Guide: Wine Enthusiast
- Score: 94
