The Damilano family business dates back to 1890 when Giuseppe Borgogno began to vinify his own estate wines. It is with great passion that Giacomo Damilano, the founder's son-in-law, developed with his children a love for the vineyards, selecting and caring for them with great care in order to improve the quality of the wines. Over time, the winery's production was transformed into a jewel that was passed down with pride in 1997 to Giacomo's grandchildren, who continue to manage the winery today. Paolo, Mario and Guido Damilano, the fourth generation, have brought new vigor to the family business while upholding Damilano's historic production philosophy: high quality wines can only come from high quality grapes. With the assistance of agronomist Giampiero Romana and enologist Beppe Caviola, Damilano continues to hone and improve each vintage. Ambassadors of Barolo, the Damilano line culminates in several single vineyard crus that explore the vast and nuanced expression of Nebbiolo in this region.
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Italy » Barbera d'Asti
James Suckling 91 “Big and fruity red with lots of crushed berries, lemon rind and crunchy acidity to give this focus and richness. Full body. flavorful
James Suckling 90 “A firm and silky red with plum, cedar and light dried-meat aromas that follow through to a medium body and juicy finish. Drink
James Suckling 91 “Very pretty 2014 with orange- peel, leather, spice and plum character. Medium body, firm tannins and juicy finish. Drink or hold.”~JS
43dItaly » Barbaresco
James Suckling 93 A very attractive and sophisticated chardonnay with fine candied lemons and oranges and a great balance of fruit, delicate oak and bright
Wine Advocate 92 “The 2015 Langhe Chardonnay is packaged in one of those gold glass bottles that makes you subconsciously think that the wine will taste
Wine Advocate 93 "This is Damilano's classic Barolo (we are urged to no longer use the word "base") that is made with fruit sourced from various
James Suckling 95 "Lots of blackberry and cherry character with hints of spices. Plummy. Full body and super-velvety tannins. The finish is juicy
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2009 Barolo Liste boasts a luscious, dark color and is coming long nicely in terms of its evolution. Dried fruit and prune
Wine Spectator 88 "Bursting with violet, blackberry and pomegranate flavors, this red also has a firm base of tannins. A pleasant astringency lines the finish. Drink
Wine Spectator 88 "Vegetal and earthy aroma follow through to a black cherry flavor emerging in the mouth. Seems unsettled now, with a slightly bitter finish.
James Suckling 92 "A balanced and delicious Barolo that delivers so much subtle dried orange and berry character and dusty texture. Plenty of cedar too. It's
Wine Spectator 93 "Aromas of toasted oak, crushed berries and dried flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish.
Wine Spectator 92 "Aromas of plums, spices and milk chocolate follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Tight and structured.
Wine Spectator 91 "Attractive strawberry and floral aromas follow through to a full body, with firm, silky tannins. Long and solid. This is holding back a
Robert Parker 87 "Damilano’s 2007 Barbera d’Alba is a soft, caressing wine with notable delineation in its aromas and flavors. It offers excellent balance and polish
Wine Advocate 89 "Damilano's 2009 Barbera d'Asti is a big, powerful wine loaded with dark fruit, minerals and spices, showing terrific balance in a full-bodied, rewarding
Wine Advocate 90+ "Damilanos 2005 Barolo Liste is a powerful, brooding wine packed with black fruit, menthol, new leather and licorice. The tannins build mightily on
Wine Spectator 91 "Fragrant, exhibiting sandalwood, cherry, strawberry and tobacco aromas and flavors. Taut, with latent energy and persistence, this needs time to develop. Ends with
James Suckling 91 "A wine with sweet fruit such as plums and dried strawberries. Medium to full body, with round tannins and a juicy finish. Excellent
Wine Spectator 89 "This red starts out rich and dense, featuring cassis, violet and blackberry flavors. Show fine harmony, with noticeable tannins on the lingering finish.
Wine Spectator 88 "A vibrant red, scented with wild berry, wild rosemary and juniper notes. Succulent and balanced, with a refreshing finish of herbs and tar.
Wine Enthusiast 89 "This zesty red opens with aromas of iris, rose petal, violet and wild red berry. The bright palate offers juicy wild cherry, raspberry
Wine Advocate 92 "The entry-level 2011 Barolo Lecinquevigne is produced with fruit that is sourced from various points throughout the appellation. I highly enjoyed tasting this
James Suckling 90 "Vivid and fresh style with raspberry and lemon character. Medium body, tangy finish. Drink now."~J.S.
James Suckling 93 "Very clean and bright aromas of crushed berries, chocolate and spices, yet this is subtle and pretty. Full body, firm and silky tannins