Red Wines

”The 2017 Barolo Ravera is gorgeous right out of the gate. Rose petal, sweet red berry fruit, lavender, spice and dried herbs are all finely delineated in a Barolo of tremendous presence. Orange peel, cinnamon and cedar develop later, adding shades of dimension. The 2017 is going to be fascinating to follow. Today, it is just breathtaking. That’s all there is to it.” A. Galloni, Vinous.

"The 2018 Barolo Ravera is a powerful, tightly wound wine. Gravel, smoke, cured meats, spice, leather, tobacco and menthol emerge, but only with quite a bit of reticence. This deceptively mid-weight Barolo has a good bit of brawn. It will be interesting to see if the fruit emerges from behind the tannins." Antonio Galloni

"The 2016 Barolo Bricco Boschis is another gorgeous wine from Claudio Viberti. Sweet dark cherry, plum, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and dark spice emerge gradually from behind a wall of brooding, potent tannins. This virile Barolo needs time to fully come together, although it will always remain big, dark and brooding in style." Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Barolo Bricco Boschis is laced with dried red cherry fruit, spice and strong savory accents. I find the flavors a bit dried out and the tannins overpowering, both of which penalize the wine's balance.

Elegant and fine Nebbiolo, typical of the sandy soils on which it is born, the Valmaggiore is a true pillar in its category. To be taken as an example for all lovers of this noble vine.