Results for: "2022 Barolo"

A fresh and fragrant wine with assertive aromas of blood oranges, dried roses, aromatic herbs and a hint of citrus. Full-bodied with firm tannins. It’s tightly knit and muscular yet balanced, with a blond tobacco aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best from 2027. (AF)

A complex and restrained traditional wine with aromas of licorice, embers, dried red cherries, potpourri, eucalyptus, tar, minerals, quinine and bark. Full-bodied with firm and dusty tannins. It’s a bit angular yet ripe and savory, with long, refreshing acidity and a full-flavored finish showing vermouth-like richness. Drinkable now, but best from 2027. (AF)

Within Monforte d'Alba, Perno is one of Barolo's officially recognized vineyard areas. This bottling focuses on that origin, made from Nebbiolo under the Barolo appellation rather than the broader Langhe designation.

Within Monforte d'Alba, Castelletto is an officially recognized vineyard area of the Barolo appellation. Raineri's bottling takes its name from this site and is made from Nebbiolo, the sole grape permitted in Barolo.

The 2022 Barolo Villero is one of the highlights in this range from Oddero. Strong spiced and mentholated notes meld into a core of dark red-tone fruit. Leather, incense, tobacco, dried herbs, lavender and graphite lend notable layers of dimension. Bold and explosive, with tons of energy, the 2022 is very complete, not to mention an unqualified success for the year. All this needs is time to soften a bit. (AG)

A complex, vibrant wine full of savoriness, showing dark cherries, strawberries, restrained rhubarb and sweet violets. Full-bodied but fresh, with elegant tannins, good ripeness, velvety texture, crisp acidity and a focused finish. Drinkable now yet powerful enough for the long haul. Try from 2027. (AF)

Aromas of blue flower, ripe black-skinned berry cake spice and star anise mingle with camphor on the impressive 2022 Monvigliero from Oddero. Bold and firmly structured, the palate features dried cherry, spiced cranberry, licorice and a hint of quinine set against taut, close-grained tannins tangy acidity (KO)

A graceful Barolo with licorice, leaves, black pepper, balsamic, clay and minerals on the nose. Austere on the palate, with thick tannins, a full body, crisp acidity and a tight finish. Best from 2030. (AF)

A very exuberant yet delicate nose of rose petals, clementine peel and raspberries. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red fruit and silky tannins. Very pleasant. Drink now or hold. (JS)

The 2022 Barolo Ravera pours a bright medium red color and was bottled the same day as the Coste di Rose. The nose shows more depth and takes time to open, revealing notes of fresh cherries, graphite, and iron. On the palate, it has broader shoulders and firmer tannins, with greater mineral depth and richness. Drink 2026-2046. (AF) 96+

Restrained and perfumed, showing bright licorice root, wild strawberries, watermelon and fresh violets. Full-bodied yet not exuberant, this subtle, elegant Barolo has firm, fine-grained and condensed tannins with persistent acidity and a savory, sanguine finish. October 2026 release. Almost drinkable now yet intended for long aging. (AF)

A very absorbing nose of raspberries, dried thyme and lavender, with a touch of cedar. The palate is well-knit, composed and balanced, with polished tannins interwoven with delicate red fruit. The finish is equally gentle, subdued yet vibrant. Drink or hold. (JGA)

Multilayered yet overt and generous, showing dried violets, potpourri, licorice, cherry pits and pomegranate. Full-bodied and almost salty, with firm, dusty tannins, crisp acidity and a tight yet balanced finish due to great fruit concentration. Warming yet harmonious. October 2026 release. Drink then or hold. (AF)

The 2022 Giulia Negri "Serradenari" Barolo is high-toned and exceptionally aromatic, reflecting its origin in the highest-altitude vineyards of the Barolo region. On the nose, it is a bouquet of rosehips, orange rind, and wild cherries. The palate is characterized by its angularity and purity, featuring vibrant sour red fruit supported by ripe, polished tannins and a juicy freshness. While "La Tartufaia" is more textured and "Marassio" more saline, the Serradenari is celebrated for its crystalline refinement and energetic verticality.

Restrained and perfumed, showing bright licorice root, wild strawberries, watermelon and fresh violets. Full-bodied yet not exuberant, this subtle, elegant Barolo has firm, fine-grained and condensed tannins with persistent acidity and a savory, sanguine finish. October 2026 release. Almost drinkable now yet intended for long aging. (AF)

A transparent ruby hue, the 2022 Barolo Brunate Le Coste combines refined depth with a sense of weightless beauty. Aromas of black raspberries, polished flowers, graphite, and alpine herbs lift from the glass. Medium-bodied, it carries slightly broader shoulders on the palate, with notes of blood orange, cranberry, and redcurrant. The blend is roughly 80% Brunate with the remainder from Le Coste, whose sandy soils contribute finesse and aromatic lift. Brunate was among the vineyards most affected by drought in 2022, and production was roughly half of normal, yet the wine retains striking complexity and balance. Drink 2027-2047. 7,000 bottles were produced. (AF)

The Ettore Germano 2022 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a dark, rich expression with aromas of black fruit, dried cherry, pencil shavings and dark smoke. The warm vintage brings added structure and volume, qualities that are immediately apparent in the glass. Fermented with 20 to 30 days of skin contact and aged for two years in large oak casks followed by another year in bottle, the wine remains faithful to the muscular character of Serralunga d'Alba. There is a moment of leanness across the mid-palate that reins in the wine's otherwise generous profile. Production is 15,000 bottles. (ML)

The 2022 Giulia Negri "Marassio" Barolo is an exotic and high-toned expression from the highest vineyard in the Barolo zone (536m), located at the peak of the Serradenari hill. On the nose, it is notably exotic and saline, offering unique aromas of seashells and marine minerals alongside floral notes of summer flowers and mint. The palate is lighter in weight than typical La Morra Barolos but possesses great depth, showing succulent red berries, cherries, and a touch of caramel. It is characterized by its elegance and lean, sinewy structure, with a distinct salty, soil-driven finish that reflects its limestone-rich terroir.

Multilayered yet overt and generous, showing dried violets, potpourri, licorice, cherry pits and pomegranate. Full-bodied and almost salty, with firm, dusty tannins, crisp acidity and a tight yet balanced finish due to great fruit concentration. Warming yet harmonious. October 2026 release. Drink then or hold. (AF)

The Aldo Conterno 2022 Barolo Bussia entices with scents of just-pressed grapes, wild strawberry, violet and dark culinary spice. On the full-bodied, accessible palate, licorice and ground clove accent a red cherry core before a note of bitter orange jumps in at the end. It’s well balanced and fresh, with taut, chalky tannins and tangy acidity. (KO)

Moving north to Verduno, the 2022 Barolo Monvigliero pours a bright ruby hue and remains slightly reserved at this stage, revealing aromas of preserved cranberries, white peach, candied orange, baking spice, ripe apricot, and dried earth. Medium-bodied, it has a more linear feel, with focused acidity and well-defined tannins. Citrus notes lift the palate and carry through a refined finish. Roughly 4,800 bottles were produced. Drink 2027-2040. (AF)

The Cavallotto 2022 Barolo Bricco Boschis, the estate's most historic bottling, shines bright and defies the challenging vintage, luring you in with heady aromas of violet, freshly cut hay, eucalyptus, ripe berry, leather and hints of forest floor. Made with vines averaging 55-years-old, it boasts structure and the nervous energy one expects of a young Barolo, delivering delicious layers of raspberry tart, cherry compote, candied orange slice, vanilla and licorice set against a backbone of velvety tannins. Tangy acidity keeps it lifted. It also shows more aging potential than most 2022 Barolos. (KO)

The Ettore Germano 2022 Cerretta shows tons of finesse, starting with its alluring aromas of forest berry, violet, eucalyptus and dark culinary spice. Linear and glossy, the savory palate delivers Marasca cherry, strawberry compote, cake spice and blood orange before a closing on salted hazelnut. Polished tannins provide lithe support. Drink through 2034. (KO)

Balsamic notes of camphor mingle with dark exotic spice, sun-warmed hay and tobacco on the impressive 2022 Barolo Bussia Romirasco. On the structured, delicious palate, notes of menthol, vanilla and licorice accent a succulent core of raspberry compote. A backbone of crushed velvet tannins provides support while an orange zest note jumps in at the end and lifts the finish. It’s bold and full-bodied but also boasts weightless concentration and poise. (KO)

Pouring a transparent ruby hue, the 2022 Barolo Tre Tine is surprisingly graceful given the challenging season. Aromas of wild raspberries, fresh wildflowers, sweet tea, and orange citrus emerge from the glass. Medium-bodied, it offers sunny, charming fruit without heaviness, supported by refined tannins and refreshing acidity. A blend from Ravera, Le Coste, and Cannubi San Lorenzo, the wine reflects the estate’s effort to preserve freshness in the vintage. Drink 2027-2040. 9,000 bottles were produced. (AF)

Between the estate’s cool, high-altitude sites, soil specificities, and a reductive winemaking style, Giulia Negri’s wines can be austere and wiry, particularly in their youth, and this is accentuated in 2022. The most outgoing and generous of her three Barolos (relatively speaking) is La Tartufaia. Fragrances recall rhubarb preserve, mint, tarragon and juniper. While lightweight and fine-framed, it fills the space with wild strawberry and earthy forest notes before a biting mineral finish. Tight and clenched, it simmers with flavour intensity and transparency. (MM)

Between the estate’s cool, high-altitude sites, soil specificities, and a reductive winemaking style, Giulia Negri’s wines can be austere and wiry, particularly in their youth, and this is accentuated in 2022. The most outgoing and generous of her three Barolos (relatively speaking) is La Tartufaia. Fragrances recall rhubarb preserve, mint, tarragon and juniper. While lightweight and fine-framed, it fills the space with wild strawberry and earthy forest notes before a biting mineral finish. Tight and clenched, it simmers with flavour intensity and transparency. (MM)

Floral, as is typical of this estate, with crunchy red fruit and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied, with a blanket of delicate, tender fruit defined by chalky, precise yet silky tannins. Drinkable now with proper aeration, but will improve with some bottle age. (AF)

Austere and complex with stunning depth and minerality. The nose shines with clay, cured meat and a fresh, exquisite mix of sweet violets, red currants and blood oranges, as well as a subtle layer of licorice. Full-bodied and well-woven with great tannins, this is ripe, velvety and salty, showing crisp acidity and chewy character. Graphite aftertaste. Drink upon spring release, but best after 2026. (AF)

A jeweled ruby color, the 2022 Barolo Bricco delle Viole saw one of the largest crop losses in the vintage, with roughly 20 to 30 percent of the fruit lost. Aromas of cherry cordial, framboise, preserved roses, and fresh lavender lead into a stunning palate that is pure, long, and beautifully balanced. As is often the case, this cuvée stands out in the range and may well be among the highlights of the vintage across the region. Drink 2026-2046. (AF) 98+

Deep and restrained with sleek elegance. Aromatic sweet violets are infused with orange zest, red currants and strawberries, slightly waxy and savory. The dense, full-bodied palate is crisp and firm yet velvety, showing subtle, concentrated fruit. Fresh and long with a thick finish, a bit sanguine and salty. Drinkable upon spring release but best from 2027. (AF)

The 2022 Barolo Bric Del Fiasc pours a vibrant ruby hue and delivers layered aromatics of redcurrants, iron earth, orange spice, incense, and mint. Medium-bodied, focused, and linear, it has remarkable energy and complexity without relying on sheer weight. The palate is mouthwatering and persistent, with dried apricot notes lingering through the finish. Roughly 10,000 bottles were produced. Drink 2027-2046. (AF)

Outstanding for its pure savoriness on the nose, showing earthy strawberries, peonies, violet candies and restrained blood oranges. Intense. Relaxed on the attack but with firm, dusty tannins and crisp, slightly lifted acidity. The finish is tight and austere yet juicy and balanced. This deserves time for better integration. Try from 2029. (AF)

The Massolino 2021 Barolo reveals a shiny ruby color and a core of dark fruit. Beyond the plummy fruit is tar, licorice, pressed flower and campfire ash. This wine has a pronounced savory side, yet it all fits squarely into a very delicate and finessed delivery. This is a pretty example of the vintage. (ML)

A blend of fruit from three MGA sites (Bricco Chiesa, Capalot and Fiasco), the Oddero 2021 Barolo reveals cassis and dried cherry, but it also shows extra spice and smoke at the back. You get mineral nuances over a well-structured and firm Nebbiolo. This wine requires a little extra time before it fully opens. Once it does, it offers a beautiful mouthfeel with zesty freshness, minerality and lots of energy. It undergoes a spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, and the wine ages in botte grande for 24 months. Production is 48,000 bottles, and the wine is priced competitively. (ML)

Fresh flavors of sour cherry, strawberry, rose hip and rhubarb are the main themes, with accents of eucalyptus and iron. Open and fluid, this leaves a slightly dry, chalky feel on the finish, evoking underbrush and tomato leaf. Elegant and intense. Best from 2028 through 2042. 80 cases made, 10 cases imported. (BS)

My favorite wine of the flight, the Barale Fratelli 2021 Barolo del Comune di Barolo hints at some of the savory notes (like cured meat and dried tobacco leaf) that we saw in the rest of the range; however, this wine has a stronger and fresher fruit side with cherry and blackberry. It is fermented in stainless steel and matured in French botti for 30 months. (ML)

A graceful wine with cinnamon, earth, strawberries, sweet violets and leesy complexity. There is a lot of fruit depth, with a full body, lifted acidity and dense, ripe, velvety tannins. The finish is polished yet tight. Drinkable now, but best from 2027. (AF)

A restrained and fresh wine focused on licorice, red currants, violets and watermelon. It’s almost zesty in acidity, with a tight palate, a medium body and dusty yet ripe, lightly framed tannins. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.

This is very powerful and structured, with aromas of black truffles, graphite and hints of dried thyme and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied and chewy yet polished. Hints of terra cotta and dark fruit. The finish goes on and on. March 2024 release. Best after 2028.

Approachable nose of melons, watermelon, red currants and peach peel. Medium- to full-bodied, it shows velvety tannins, juicy acidity and a savory finish with licorice notes. Drink or hold.

You could argue that this is the wine with the fasting growing quality trajectory because this vineyard site is one of those rare places in the appellation that appears to improve despite (or more likely because of) a changing climate. Ravera enjoys an open panorama (at 400 to 440 meters in elevation) that extends to the snow-capped Alps and benefits from cooler air currents, coupled with an amazing quality of light that you notice with the naked eye. The 2021 Barolo Ravera saw its fruit harvested later than the other wines, on October 11th, and continued with a classic Vietti-style fermentation with 20-plus days of skin contact. Simply put, what Ravera offers is complexity (and strength) with hints of bergamot, citrus, herbs, mineral and salt over a tightly concentrated mouthfeel. The quality of the tannins and the freshness of this 2021 are impressive, and that citrusy note continues with tangerine skin and kumquat. 98+ (ML)

Bright ruby in color, this is a restrained Barolo with wild strawberry, Parma violet, cinnamon and orange peel aromas. The palate is crisp, with dusty tannins, a medium body, good concentration of blood orange flavors, a tight-knit structure and a polished finish. Approachable now due to the balance, but will improve with time. Drink after 2029. (AF)

This Barolo opens up with dried flowers, bark and mushrooms, interwoven with some dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with discreet fruit that is somewhat eclipsed by the significant tannin frame that should dissolve with some bottle age. Otherwise, a solid Barolo. Best after 2027. (JGA)

Fruit for the Fratelli Alessandria 2021 Barolo del Comune di Verduno comes from five vineyard sites in Verduno: Riva Rocca, Rocche dell'Olmo, Campasso, Pisapola and Boscato. This was the first Barolo del Comune di Verduno to hit the market (with the 2017 vintage). The bouquet focuses on redcurrant and tart cherry, and there is a pinch of cinnamon buried in there as well. This is a pretty Barolo that manages elegance and an easy-drinking style. This 20,000-bottle release ages in Slavonian and French oak botti for three years. (ML)

The 2021 Barolo has a lovely, layered spice profile on the nose, with bright notes of ripe cherries, fresh flowers, anise, and juniper. It is pure and approachable upfront, with refined tannins and a medium-bodied feel, although it has good richness and elegance. It’s a very harmonious entry Barolo to drink now and over the coming 10-12 years. (AF) 92+

The 2020 Barolo Sperss is a bright red color and reveals an incredibly floral profile of rose petals and ripe strawberries. Aromatically light on its feet, with a joyous feel, on the palate the structure is more focused and compact, with mineral undertones that weave through with more a defined nature. It needs more time, but this is a fantastic red to drink over the coming 30 years. (AF)

Youthful and ripe ruby red in color, the 2020 Barolo Villero has a fantastic bouquet of pure ripe raspberries, wet stones, fresh roses, and sweet sage. Medium-bodied, it’s approachable up front and balanced, with refined tension through the mid-palate, fine tannins, and refreshing acidity. Weightless, with good ripeness, it’s long on the palate and has a lasting perfume of dried apricot. Absolutely lovely , it’s going to offer a wide drinking window over the next 15 or so years. (AF)