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Wine Spectator 93 WS TOP 100 2018; Rank 54 The sweet fruit flavor and solid structure play off each other as this evolves. Starts with floral, cherry,
Wine Spectator 95 "A mix of chocolate, cherry, earth and tar flavors are allied to a dense structure in this red. Initially tannic, this needs several
Wine Advocate 93+ "This is a blend of three vineyard sites: Bricco Chiesa, Capalot (both in La Morra), and Fiasco (in Castiglione Falletto). This was a
James Suckling 94 " I’m loving the combination of dried cranberries and incense with fresh rose petals and fruit tea. While the tannins are firm
James Suckling 95 "The dark-berry, strawberry and charcoal aromas are impressive. Full bodied and totally integrated with wonderful presence and composure of fruit and tannin balance.
Wine Enthusiast 90 The nose is still somewhat closed but the straightforward palate delivers ripe black cherry, underbrush, white and black pepper alongside bracing tannins and
James Suckling 91 “Impressive vibrant strawberries. A lighter fruited style with poached cherries and vanilla. Attractive fragrances, too. The palate has a mellow, medium-bodied feel, and
Wine Enthusiast 90 Lovely scents of perfumed berry, blue flower, underbrush and wild mint take center stage while the ethereal graceful palate offers crushed strawberry,
Wine Enthusiast 97 # 24 Cellar Selection Top 100 "This dazzling red opens with enticing scents of rose petal, blue flower, wild berry and a whiff of
Wine Advocate 93 "Oddero's 2013 Barolo is a beautifully delicate and nuanced expression of Nebbiolo from a balanced vintage. This edition offers a solid, firm and
Vinous 96 "There are many things about this wine that are super-impressive, but what stands out most is how soft and silky the tannins are. ...
James Suckling 96 "The aromas to this are so beautiful with ripe strawberry, dried lemon and flowers. Full body, dense palate of lots of ripe fruit
James Suckling 94 Plenty of perfume here with abundant roses and violets, as well as spice-dusted red cherries and hints of orange rind. The palate has
Wine Advocate 96 "This wine was not produced in 2012. The excellent 2013 Barolo Aeroplan Servaj (with fruit from the clay soils of Baudana in Serralunga
James Suckling 96 "An elegant, flinty nose that offers fine, bright and fragrant red fruit, from strawberry through cherry into plum territory. It also offers a
Wine Advocate 96 "The 2008 Barolo Vigna Bricco Cerretta shows the muscle of Serralunga within the context of the year. Dark red fruit, flowers, licorice and
James Suckling 99 "Impressive roses and finely ground spices with a bright red-cherry core, as well as a fresh wild-herb thread. The sense of focus and
Wine Enthusiast 95 Editor's Choice "Intoxicatingly fragrant, this offers heady scents of perfumed berry, pine forest, wild rose, aromatic herb and a balsamic note of eucalyptus. The
Wine Advocate 97 "The 2013 Barolo Ciabot Mentin shines bright in this tasting of excellent new releases from Domenico Clerico. As with past vintages, this wine
James Suckling 91 Really attractive dried fruit on the nose of this Barolo, including dried red cherries and dried hibiscus as well as five spices, dried
James Suckling 95 "Great density and purity to this young Barolo with dried strawberry, plum and mineral character. Full body, velvety tannins and a long finish.
Vinous Media 92 "The 2014 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is the only wine Giampaolo Pira made in 2014, and is a blend of all
James Suckling 92 "A more savory edge to the nose with tar and walnuts across dried roses and red berries. The palate delivers a succulent, focused
James Suckling 100 "What a surprise. Best La Serra ever from here. Perfection. This is really ripe, with dark and dried fruits. Almost raisiny, with grilled
Wine Advocate 95 "Sadly, the 2011 Barolo Brunate represents the last time this wine will be released. The Altare family lost its lease on this historic