Acclaim

“Rich notes of black olive tapenade, mocha and baking spices underscore the crème de cassis and dried fig fruit of this elegant red. Supple tannins provide light grip on the finish. A stylish red. Drink now through 2021. 2,500 cases made.” –AN, Wine Spectator, Apr. 2016

“Bright pink. Red currant, almond flower and nectarine aromas on the intense nose. Then slightly sullen on the palate, offering thick, salty flavors of raspberry and herbs. Finishes long, with a lingering floral note. Deeper and fuller than the Rosato (as Cerasuolos ought to be); needs another six months to blossom.” – Ian D’Agata Apr. 2016

“Notes of cherry, plum and baking spices intermingle in this suave red. Dusty tannins underscore the flavors, while vibrant acidity and a mineral element complete the picture. Drink now through 2022. 400 cases made.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Mar. 31, 2016

“This is one of the best value Italian reds on the market. Medium to full body with dried cherry, milk chocolate and light chili aromas and flavors. Long and delicious. Caressing mouthfeel. Bright acidity. A blend of sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Drink now. Screw cap.” – James Suckling, Mar. 2016

“Einaudi’s 2012 Barolo Cannubi is another huge, intense wine. Big, rich and explosive in style, the 2012 possesses notable depth and concentration in a style that is shockingly rich for Cannubi. There isn’t a whole lot of subtlety here, but there is plenty of power. Here, too, readers will have to be patient. Still, I don’t expect the 2012 will ever be particularly polished.” -Antonio Galloni Mar. 2016

“The 2012 Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi is a bit more perfumed and gracious in style than the Terlo. Highly expressive in personality, the 2012 possesses striking aromatics and tons of nuance, along with a bit more polish and restraint than the Terlo. Silky tannins suggest the 2012 will drink well relatively early. Red stone fruits and wild flowers abound in this attractive, perfumed Barolo. The Costa Grimaldi emerges from Einaudi’s oldest vines in Terlo, planted in 1977. It is also the most restrained of Einaudi’s 2012s.” -Antonio Galloni Mar. 2016

“Aromas and flavors of walnut, berry and hints of chocolate. Medium to full body, round tannins and a flavorful finish. Delicious now.” – James Suckling, Mar. 2016

“The 2012 Barolo Pernanno packs a serious punch. Mid-weight, linear and driven in style, the Pernanno is going to need at least a few years to fully come together. White pepper, chalk, red stone fruit, mint and savory herbs are laced together nicely. The 2012 is driving, intense and beautifully delineated throughout, with firm tannins that need time to soften.” -Antonio Galloni Mar. 2016

“Very grapey with floral and berry character. Medium body, soft tannins and a flavorful finish. A little light at the end. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Mar. 2016

“Cascina Bongiovanni’s 2012 Barolo is soft, forward and juicy, with plenty of near-term appeal. As always, the estate’s straight Barolo is very much fruit-driven in style, something that plays to the overall personality of the year. Succulent red cherry, spice, new oak and plum shape the pliant, expressive finish. Drink this punchy, racy Barolo over the next decade. This is one of the best Barolos readers will find in its price range. It is a terrific choice in settings that require immediate pleasure, like restaurants.” -Antonio Galloni Mar. 2016