Acclaim

“The 2011 Barolo Vigna del Gris is quite pretty. Soft, supple and impeccable in the glass, the 2011 is a model of pure sensuality. Sweet red cherry, plum, mint and hightoned spices meld together as this super-expressive Barolo shows off its open, resonant personality. The typically floral Vigna del Gris perfume is present, while the slightly angular contours typical of this site are softened in 2011, yielding a Barolo with unusual early appeal. 2015- 2024” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“The 2011 Barolo Mosconi is the richest and darkest of these Barolos. It is also the wine that most clearly illustrates the challenges of the warm growing season because of the due south exposure of the site and this vineyard’s tendency to produce big, extroverted Barolos. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, plums and new leather meld together in a sumptuous, racy Barolo that will offer its greatest pleasure to readers who like big, ample wines. 2015-2024” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“Aromas of dark spice, sage, dark berry and espresso waft from the glass. The straightforward palate delivers black currant, raspberry and clove alongside velvety tannins.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 2015

“Tobacco, mature plum, espresso and toast aromas lead the nose. The round, full-bodied palate offers dried black cherry, mature blackberry, licorice, black pepper and toasted oak alongside velvety tannins.” – Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 2015

“The 2011 Barolo Vigna Cerretta is sumptuous and racy to the core. Hints of cinnamon, pipe tobacco and orange zest add an element of exoticism as the 2011 opens up in the glass. Soft and pliant throughout, the Cerretta is a rare 2011 Serralunga Barolo that will drink well with minimal cellaring. 2015-2026” -Antonio Galloni, VInous, March 2015

“Dark cherries, kirsch, menthol, wild flowers and clove are all laced together in the 2011 Barolo Rapèt. Here the richness of the vintage is a bit more evident in the wine’s liqueur-like sweetness yet all the elements are nicely balanced just the same. Here, too, readers can look forward to a 2011 Barolo that drinks well early. The Rapèt spent a year in barrel followed by two years in cask. 2015-2024” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“This has heft for the vintage, with ample muscle and structure providing support for blackberry and blueberry fruit. Still a bit tight on the finish, but should open over the near term. Drink now through 2018. 12,500 cases made.”—B.S.,Wine Spectator, Mar. 2015

“Mid-intensity ruby shade with a nose of dark chocolate, violets, lightly raisined fruit and a hint of savoury herbs. With smooth ripe tannins, this is discreet, with spicy oak at the end and a bitter herb hint to contrast the fruit. Deceptively easy to drink.” – Decanter, Apr. 2015

“Thrilling, rather wild Nerello Mascalese from Michele Faro’s promising estate, high on the northern slopes in Rampante. Spicy, structured and delicious. Feisty, bordering on volatile, but gets away with it. Drink 2015-2017.” – Decanter, Feb. 2015

“Expressive aromas of almond pastry and orange peel; excellent depth of fruit. Good acidity, outstanding persistence. A pleasing note of creaminess to finish. Drink 2015-2022.” – Decanter, Feb. 2015