Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
This is aromatic with dried cherries and raspberries as well as dried blood orange, dried herbs, crushed rose petals, hibiscus and dark spices. Medium- to full-bodied with wide tannin structure, yet its very fine and evenly distributed across the palate. Lingering and velvety finish. Drink from 2026. 94pts Suckling
The 2020 Barbaresco Vallegrande is a classy, elegant wine. Dark cherry, spice, leather, tobacco, incense, rose petal and gravel are all finely cut. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2020 packs quite a punch. Power and finesse come together here in grand style. Spice, menthol, melted road tar and licorice linger on the ample, imposing finish. – By Antonio Galloni 94pts Vinous