Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2019

94

Bright, medium-intense garnet; beautiful aromas of morel cherry, orange zest and hints of strawberry and cumin. Medium-full, with excellent concentration; rich texture, beautifully integrated wood notes, very good acidity, medium-full, compact tannins, and significant persistence; there are notes of tobacco in the finish. Excellent complexity and sense of place – this is a textbook Serralunga Barolo. This has the stuffing, structure and breeding to see this wine through for 15-20 years.

Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2019

93

This is earthy with notes of leather, ground spices and tea leaves with spiced cherries and red plums. Full and intense on the palate with firm, chewy tannins and some dusty texture to it. Ripe and tense fruit coming up as it grows on the palate, leading to a rich, lingering finish. Try from 2026.

Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2019

93

The Palladino 2019 Barolo Ornato (with 3,600 bottles made) is chiseled and sharp, although it also shows general ripeness and extra concentration in this vintage. The bouquet offers a level of precision that is unique to Ornato. There is ripe cherry, dried currant, sweet violet and candied orange. To the palate, the wine is texturally thick with grippy tannins and a high 15% alcohol content.