Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2020

92

Attractive and full of character, this rich Barolo offers notes of ripe red and dark berries, dried rose hips, chocolate nibs and moist earth. Medium-bodied, smooth and textured, it has very fine and compact tannins with a velvety, chocolatey feel at the end. Caressing and lingering. Better from 2027.

Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2019

95

Another classic example from Palladino. An intoxicating intensity of leather, blood orange and violet aromas is followed on the palate by a super-relaxing attack and earthy, gamey flavours with olive savouriness and sucrosity. Velvety, with great concentration of fruit and complexity, the structure is full of integrated flavours then a dusty and stern finish. Even approachable now.

Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2019

94

Aromas of strawberry, tar, red poppy and black olive. Rich mid-palate, big tannins, very good acidity, subdued wood notes, excellent persistence, wonderful complexity. A prototypical Serralunga Barolo from an outstanding vintage that combines sense of place, power and elegance. Peak in 15-20 years.