Palladino

Barolo 'Vigna Brolio' 2001

94

A beautiful wine from Palladino, a lovely very complex Barolo just beginning to hit maturity. It is made in an understated style, showing its quality in its lovely haunting complexity. It has all the telltale flavors, roses, anise, earth dark fruit, tobacco and woodsmoke. A wine that continued to improve in the glass, it is old fashioned and priced right to see what a good traditional maker can do in a top vintage

Palladino

Barolo 'Serralunga' 2022

93

Quintessential Serralunga, classic and fresh, showing sweet violets with restrained red cherries and strawberries. Licorice and pepper as well. Medium-bodied and very chewy, with biting tannins that are dusty yet balanced by fruit and crisp acidity. Austere finish. Drinkable now but best from 2027.

Palladino

Barolo 'Serralunga' 2021

94

Fruit comes from five vineyards within Serralunga d'Alba: Parafada, Gabutti, San Bernardo, Serra and Ornato. The Palladino 2021 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba (with 13,000 bottles created) opens quickly and happily to tight Nebbiolo aromas of redcurrant, spice, tar and pressed violet. You definitely feel the quality and pedigree of the epic 2021 vintage in a moderately priced Barolo such as this.