Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2018

93

Palladio makes four excellent expressions of Barolo from Serralunga d'Alba, and this one is distinguished by a very fine and elegant set of aromas, at least initially. The 2018 Barolo Ornato is slightly more subdued in terms of aromatic intensity; however, the bouquet opens steadily to reveal wild rose, cassis and iron-rich soil. The effect is slow and careful, but before long, the Ornato really begins to sing loud in the glass with firm intensity and beautiful complexity.

Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2017

95

Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2017

93

The immediate aromas are of sweet and sour cherries, along with a light balsamic note and some dark, earthy spice. But this turns to rich, ripe raspberries on the the full, silky palate, supported by a fine, lightly firm tannin framework. The fruit persists through the long finish. Hint of vanilla at the end. Delicious to drink even now, but center-palate complexity should increase with bottle age. Drink from 2022 onwards.