Palladino

Barolo Riserva 'San Bernardo' 2005

91

This wine’s youthful tension presents its potent, ironbound tannins first, a hard edge against the tangy, vibrant red fruit. With air, they yield mineral depths, the fruit building spice. A complex Barolo for the cellar. Enotec Imports, Denver, CO

Palladino

Barolo Riserva 'San Bernardo' 2005

90

A light style, with a green, herbal edge to the cherry and licorice flavors. The tannins are prominent in the balance, but this stays persistent, with fine length. Best from 2013 through 2025. 340 cases made

Palladino

Barolo Riserva 'San Bernardo' 2001

93

Riserva S. Bernardo has a fabulous nose of dusty mineral interwoven with dried cassis, natural rubber, licorice, anise and country earth. But it's that extraordinary mineral note—think granite, black slate and pencil shaving—that really sets it apart. The wine is firm, well-structured and complex