Palladino

Barolo Riserva 'San Bernardo' 2016

94+

Dark ruby/red in color, the 2016 Barolo Riserva San Bernardo is savory and brooding on the nose, with notes of leather, tobacco leaf, baked cherries, turned soil, and cigar box. Full-bodied and rounded, it is ample and ripe up front and through the midpalate before its richer and firmer tannins come through as the wine dissipates. It has a good deal of grip and gravelly texture on the finish and is going to drink well over the coming 10 years. It’s a very impressive offering.

Palladino

Barolo Riserva 'San Bernardo' 2016

94

From two hectares in the San Bernardo MGA within Serralunga planted with Lampia and Michet biotypes at up to 390 metres above sea level - quite high for sensitive Nebbiolo. An initial poultry note is followed by graceful strawberry and cherry with confected cinnamon. Full bodied and full of sucrosity, the supple palate shows great concentration and vibrancy, with carob, tobacco and forest floor notes allied to dusty, ripe tannins and almost zesty acidity. A super-rich wine with a warming yet balanced finish. Classic. Drinking Window: 2022 - 2046

Palladino

Barolo Riserva 'San Bernardo' 2016

93

Full, gripping, tart and dry with notes of Amarena cherry, red licorice, brown mushroom, bay leaf, cedar and milk chocolate.