
2020 Brovia "Villero" Barolo
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Kerin O'Keefe
Reviewed February 2024Showing great class and precision, Brovia’s fragrant 2020 Villero is a chiseled beauty. Taut and focused, the palate features crushed strawberry, pomegranate and blood orange accented with licorice and pink peppercorn before an almost salty close. A backbone of refined tannins provides firm support. It needs a few more years to fully develop and shows good aging potential for this rather forward vintage.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
From the heart of Castiglione Falletto, the 2020 Barolo Villero (with 5,000 bottles made) is another gorgeous wine from Brovia that boasts incredible focus and precision that transcends both the bouquet and the palate. The wine is etched, fine and polished with pronounced minerality that gives backbone and framing to a delicate core of red fruit flavors. The 2020 vintage is slightly more accessible overall, but the wine also offers impressive elegance too. (ML)
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Wine Enthusiast
A Villero masterpiece that demands your full attention. The fruit profile is a symphony of classic Nebbiolo notes, with ripe cherries, plums, and a hint of blackberry that'll make your taste buds sing. The tannins? They're so fine, they're like silk threads woven into the fabric of the wine. But don't be fooled by the elegance – this Barolo has a structure that'll make you sit up straight and take notice. Savory flavors dance in perfect harmony with the fruit, creating a mesmerizing balance that'll leave you speechless. This is a wine that's not just exquisite – it's unforgettable. *Cellar Selection* (JP)
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James Suckling
What a minty nose, elegant, fresh and vibrant, with classic dried cherry fruit, violets, minerals and notes of balsamic. Youthful palate with velvety tannins, crisp acidity, a medium body and a long, savory finish. This young Barolo is intended for the long haul. Drink or hold.
Staff Reviews
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The 2020 Brovia "Villero" Barolo is a masterclass in elegance and sophistication. Showcasing one of Barolo's most famous vineyards, "Villero" is known for producing wines of depth, structure and longevity. And this vintage wine from Brovia perfectly captures those qualities. At the same time it gives a refined expression of Nebbiolo.
The wine's aroma opens with notes of red cherry, rose and raspberry. Followed by deep layers of licorice, leather, and touches of earthy mineral tones. The wine is medium to full-bodied. With fine-grained tannins that provide structure without overpowering the fruit. Rich yet balanced flavour. It has dark fruit, spice and tobacco aromas. The bright acidity blends nicely. This results in luxurious and long-lasting results.
Brovia is an ancient estate with a longstanding commitment to traditional winemaking. With only minimal intervention to let the terroir speak for itself, the "Villero" vineyard in Castiglione Faletto is one of Barolo's outstanding sites for wines of incredible depth and aging potential. It is famous for its production in Brovia's hand at this vineyard truly shines. As a result, Barolo is both powerful and elegant.
It will reward those with the patience to store the wine over a few years. It pairs beautifully with dishes like braised beef, wild game, and truffle risotto. This makes it a great choice for special occasions.
Barolo lovers must try the "Villero" from Brovia - its complexity, elegance and longevity make Barolo one of the best wines in Italy.
Notes
The "Villero" vineyard in Castiglione Falletto is known for producing structured and powerful Barolos, and Brovia has crafted an exceptional wine from this celebrated site in the 2020 vintage. The wine shows remarkable balance between richness and finesse, offering both elegance and aging potential. The 2020 Brovia "Villero" Barolo is a powerhouse wine that combines the classic structure of Barolo with refined, complex flavors. This wine is built for long aging and will reward those with the patience to cellar it.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Origin | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1782006 |

