Marco Giovanetti rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Austere. Gamey with complex notes of eucalyptus and rose petals. Fresh tasting with bright layers of red fruit such as strawberry and cherry. Structured in the palate with round and firm tannins. Long aftertaste with flavors that bring to mind cola and cloves

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A Piedmontese Barolo from NW Italy with delicious vanilla, ripe cherry and herbal aromatics. Dry and balanced on the palate, showing cherry, savoury herbs and black truffle, with an elegant lingering herbal fruit finish. Enjoy this with hearty meat casseroles or game.
Tasted Nov. 2016

Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A fruit forward (in aromas at least) Barolo? Hmmmmm.... Jokes aside, this wine boasts lovely spice, cherry, and rose petal notes. Tannins are chewy of course with a potential for aging up to 2025-2027. The palate tho! It's delish! High notes of dark chocolate, mocha, dried raspberries and sweet baking spices just hits the spot for me. Enjoy with a rare beef tenderloin roast. Tasted Nov 2016 - @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca

Michael Reid rated this wine as 91/100

Alex & Priya - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Priya: NIce rusty, clear color. Very ehady aromas of withered roses, garden compost and wet earth. Wild mushrooms as well. Drier than their entry level Barolo, but still so rich and fruity that even I can appreciate. "Beautiful body without too much aggression" says the winemaker. 14% alcohol and you feel it in a nice, warm enveloping sensation. This wine is approachable but can still age. P.S it's delicious with fresh figs! 90pts

Alex: You said it all my Lady! Just about! This is indeed more complex than the entry Barolo, adding a potent minerality of pure stone and much more imposing tannins. Bone dry with good fruit concentration and overall power for the money. Wonderful length, grip and minerality to the finish, with just a touch of heat. Will age well into 15 years past the vintage. 90pts

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