SH | This wine has a youthful, deep, ruby deep colour rather than garnet. On the nose there is a rich melange of mixed fruit rather than clearly defined aromas together with a mineral, flint quality. Round, soft first impression with a generosity of texture often typical of La Morra. On the palate the wine is nicely balanced but a little simple in range and nuance of flavours and the tannins are quite drying conveying a feeling of under-ripeness on the finish.Drink Dates: 2025 - 2032. 88
AJ | Deep-hued and bright: ox-blood with garnet glints. Currants and dry grasses, some cherry as well as plum too: complex fruits in a natural frame. Attractive, and with aromatic dimensions that not every wine has this year. Ample and full: lovely ripeness here, and better concentration than many. This is a Barolo that you could dive into, eyes shut: fresh, scrutable, balanced, with a supple tannin undertow and more resonance than most of its peers. Excellent work here. No Barolo lover could not enjoy this, though I wouldn't stow it away for long.Drink Dates: 2025 - 2034. 91
MP | Jumping out of the glass this shows a huge smorgasbord of red and black fruit under some oak maturation notes. There's red cherry, black cherry, currant and plum alongside liquorice, ink, sandalwood and cedar, vanilla and char. The palate is engaging and immediate with layers of fruit and plenty of alcohol. The finish shows moderate length with the alcohol and tannins currently stealing the limelight. This will continue to develop in bottle and some of the concerns regarding the tannins will eventually resolve.Drink Dates: 2028 - 2036. 94