Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2017

93

Ornato is on a fully south facing slope located in the southern end of the commune of Serralunga d’Alba. Aromatically, the 2017 Barolo Ornato is ripe with tobacco, dried black cherry, tar, and licorice. There is full structure and generous fruit up front noted by dried apricot, cranberry compote, and orange zest, with sturdy and ripe tannins. My personal favorite within the lineup of the Palladino 2017s, I like it for its balance and classic appeal. Drink 2024-2042.

Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2017

93

Delicate garnet; aromas of currant, fig and a hint of nutmeg. Medium-full with very good to excellent concentration. Impressive richness on the palate, very good persistence, balanced acidity, young, elegant tannins, delicate wood notes. The persistence is not as long as in the best years, but otherwise, this is a well-made wine with impressive sense of place. Give another year or two to round out, with peak in 10-12 years.

Palladino

Barolo 'Ornato' 2017

89

Scorched earth, camphor, new leather and prune aromas form the nose. The assertive, monolithic palate recalls dried cherry, licorice and the scorching heat of alcohol that throws it off balance. Grainy tannins clench the finish.