Barbaresco
Marrone – Pichemej 2016
Barolo
The nose is aromatic and offers power, concentration and a fine grain. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of small wild fruits associated with touches of Cuben pepper, spices, laurel berries as well as discreet hints of cornflower. The palate is fruity and offers tension, a fine freshness, dynamism as well as an almost saline sensation. On the palate this wine expresses notes of red cherry, raspberry and small notes of small wild black fruits associated with touches of iris, cornflower as well as discreet hints of laurel berries and subtle hints of nutmeg/caramelization.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Marrone – Pichemej 2015
Barolo
The nose is elegant, powerful, racy and offers a very fine grain. It reveals notes of quitch plum, violet, wild blackberry associated with touches of bigarreau cherry as well as hints of small wild berries, tobacco and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, juicy, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize and a very fine grain. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, crunchy/juicy Quetsche plum, small notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry as well as hints of coffee, cocoa and grey pepper. Tannins are very discreetly firm. Good length.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Raineri – Perno 2016
Barolo
The nose is racy. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of wild raspberry, small wild red fruits and small notes of juicy plum associated with a discreet hint of cornflower, lilac and a subtle hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition as well as a fine deepness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cherry, juicy/ fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with a hint of juicy plum, a hint of lilac as well as a discreet hint of liquorice/spices. Good length. A very discreet hint of tonka bean on the persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100) Raineri 2016 Barolo
The nose is fruity and offers a fine gourmandize, a very fine power and a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, crunchy plum and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of ripe raspberry as well as discreet hints of rose and tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers gourmandize, a juicy/finely acidulous as well as a racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cherry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of juicy blackberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as discreet hints of rose and sweet spices. Tannins are fine and racy. Very discreet hints of cocoa on the persistence.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
RoccheViberti – Rocche di Castiglione 2015
Barolo
The nose is elegant, aromatic, fruity and harmonious. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, violet, small note of plum associated with touches of raspberry/small ripe fruits associated with touches of cornflower, cherry blossom as well as hints of cuben pepper, chocolate, laurel and a very discreet hint of ripe almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, gourmandize as well as a good racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry, small notes of bigarreay cherry associated with touches of violet, cornflower as well as hints of nutmeg, sweets spices and toasted almond.
Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100)
RoccheViberti – Bricco Boschis 2015
Barolo
The nose is racy, well-built and offers deepness, power and a fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe cherry, violet, fleshy blackberry, small notes of bigarreau cherry associated with touches of lilac as well as fine hints of nutmeg, sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of vanilla pod (in the background). The palate is elegant and offers gourmandize, tension, juiciness as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy bigarreau cherry, strawberry, small notes of blueberry associated with touches of violet, cornflower as well as small touches of cardamom, nutmeg and sweet spices. Tannins are elegant, very discreetly marked and offer a fine chew. Good length and persistence.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Le Strette – Bergeisa 2016
Barolo
The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers finesse and a fine silkiness. It reveals notes of violet, blackberry, small notes of ripe bigarreau cherry associated with small ripe red berries. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize and a beautiful definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, juicy/fleshy plum, small notes of small red berries associated with a touch of fleshy/juicy strawberry as well as hints of violet, lily and chocolate. Tannins are elegant and fine.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Le Strette - Corini-Pallaretta 2016
Barolo
The nose is elegant, racy and offers deepness and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of small black berries, plum, small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of violet, strawberry flowers as well as fine hints of caramelization, coffee and cocoa. The palate is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a beautiful definition as well as fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy bigarreau cherry, fleshy blackberry, small notes of violet associated with fine touches of caramelization chocolate, cornflower as well as subtle hints of almond. Good length. Tannins are well-built and elegant.
Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)
Le Strette – Bergeisa 2015
Barolo
The nose is elegant, powerful, aromatic and offers finesse. This wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet, small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with fine touches of small fruits, fleshy cherry as well as very discreet hints of tobacco (in the background). The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame and tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy/fresh blackberry, fleshy/ripe bigarreau cherry, small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with fine touches of small crunchy fruits as well as hints of cornflower, lilac and tea. A very discreet hint of chocolate on the finish/persistence.
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Le Strette - Corini-Pallaretta 2015
Barolo
The nose is elegant, racy and offers a certain richness. It reveals notes of ripe strawberry, wild blackberry, small notes of small berries associated with small touches of small black fruits, grey pepper as well as discreet hints of tobacco, nutmeg and hints of sense of the place. The palate is fresh, mineral, elegant and offers an elegant frame and a very beautiful freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crunchy violet plum, small notes of cornflower, lilac, lily as well as a subtle hint of caramelization, nutmeg and very discreet hints of laurel berries. Tannins are elegant, structuring and well-built.
Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)
Le Strette – Bergera Pezzole 2008
Barolo
The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a fine freshness and a certain tension. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, rose, small notes of plum associated with touches of spices, truffle as well as very discreet hints of nutmeg and cloves. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a certain deepness and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of red berries/wild strawberry, violet and small notes of dry rose associated with fine touches of underwood/mushroom as well as discreet hints of liquorice stick and very discreet hints of tobacco. Tannins are well-built and elegant.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)
Terre del Barolo 2015
Barolo
The nose is fruity and offers a juicy frame. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy cherry, fleshy/juicy wild strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as pepper. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers suavity, juiciness as well as a fine gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cherry, crunchy/juicy raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as discreet hints of spices.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)