Wine Spectator
90
“Precise and detailed, this harmonious white has a creamy texture enhanced by aromas and flavors of vanilla, honey, peach and pine, ending with a lingering aftertaste.”
Wine Spectator
90
“Precise and detailed, this harmonious white has a creamy texture enhanced by aromas and flavors of vanilla, honey, peach and pine, ending with a lingering aftertaste.”
Wine Spectator
90
“A racy version, this red mixes black cherry and blackberry fruit with earth, iron and spice flavors. Rich, creamy even, yet with firm grip on the finish. Shows fine balance and length.”
Wine Enthusiast
96
“This wine shows just how elegant Nebbiolo is with aromas of wild raspberries and cherry preserves giving way to wild herbs, rosebuds and earth. The palate is lifted and dances with vigor and energy showing its core of fruit but with all elements in harmony and balance.”
Wine Enthusiast
95
“From the estate that brought back Nascetta, this wine is all class. Opening aromas reveal melon, pineapple, white flowers and creamy citrus notes. It's beautiful on the palate with depth, texture and layers of mixed citrus and tropical fruits. Drink now, or cellar it to see how unique this grape really is.”
Wine Enthusiast
93
“Aromas of wild raspberries cascade out of the glass with fresh rose, wild herbs and subtle earth notes. The lively palate pops with sour red cherries that are balanced by hints of anise and underbrush. Elegant tannins frame the wine perfectly.”
Wine Enthusiast
97
“Though it was a very dry year, this vintage still managed to keep its impressive elegance. The wine opens with enticing aromas of wild cherry, fresh and dried roses, incense, wild herbs and savory spice. The palate is an example of thoughtfulness and craft with a core of deep wild berries, black tea, and crushed stones that are all supported by supple tannins and lifted acidity.”
Wine Spectator
95
“There's a lot going on in this complex red. Loaded with cherry, strawberry, earth, spice and iron flavors, this also reveals hints of menthol and tobacco. Harmonious, with a long, resonant finish that echoes both the fruit and savory notes.”
Wine Spectator
95
“Perfumed, exuding aromas of rose, cherry, raspberry, anise and menthol, with the berry fruit persisting on the palate, along with mineral and wild herb flavors. Though expressive and balanced, this shows tannic grip and should evolve nicely.”
Wine Spectator
93
“Balanced and harmonious, this red delivers cherry, raspberry, spice, mineral and chocolate flavors supported by a spine of refined tannins. Turns more focused on the long, mineral- and spice-tinged aftertaste.”
Wine Spectator
97
“Ever so supple and laced with cherry, raspberry, rose, licorice and mineral flavors, this Barolo is complex, harmonious and long. It's as much about the silky texture as any of the other elements that make this so compelling. Superb length on the finish.”
The Wine Advocate
96 Points
“The 2019 vintage offers wild berry, blackcurrant, tart fruit, iodine and campfire ash. This is on the darker and more concentrated side of the Barolo spectrum.”
The Wine Advocate
95 Points
“A wine like this gives you an evermore selective expression of fruit from one of the best parcels from within the greater Ravera cru. Those Barolo lovers are also quite familiar with the Cogno house style that tends to favor the power, muscle and staying power that Ravera is known for.”
The Wine Advocate
95 Points
“This is a hot-vintage expression with a broad and rich personality that fits in line with the character of the growing season. In addition to that textural support, this wine is also more accessible and raring to go. Blackberry is interlaced with licorice root, cola and spice.”
The Wine Advocate
94 Points
“The wine opens nicely in the glass, unfolding to redcurrant and wild berry. There are varietal tones of licorice, cola and camphor ash over a firm, mid-weight texture.”
The Wine Advocate
93 Points
“Always refreshing, this offers an exciting change of pace with honeysuckle, white peach, apple and quince. There are salty hints of crushed mineral too.”
The Wine Advocate
93 Points
“A beautifully fruity, almost juicy personality that paints an authentic portrait of this grape. The Congo winemaking team has worked out its approach to elegant wines.”
The Wine Advocate
93
“Shows extra power and heft in terms of its fruit delivery. Offers medium fruit texture with a classic presentation of cherry, redcurrant, licorice, blue flower and spice.”
The Wine Advocate
92
“You get the lovely character of the elegant grape but delivered here with more immediacy and ease of drinking. This is the type of bottle you hope to find at your neighborhood trattoria or pizzeria. The wine shows a brilliant ruby hue with fragrant rose, violet and sweet cherry.”
jamessuckling.com
96 Points
“Tannins are sheer and long with a steely and muscular nature, yet they are nicely integrated. Full and toned. This is a wine for the cellar yet it already shows pretty floral and blue fruit character.”