Dusty and floral, the 2020 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Vecchie Vigne Branella slowly blossoms with a beguiling mix of crushed ashen stones, incense and dried roses lifted by a mentholated freshness. This is pure class, silky smooth and deeply expressive wi...
The Molino family shows a deft hand with Nebbiolo, as is illustrated by the 2019 Barolo. This wine shows great harmony, a lightweight style and a polished mouthfeel, with strong power too. The aromas follow a classic Nebbiolo playlist with small currants,...
The 2019 Barolo Conca shows a very light garnet color that shines in the glass. The bouquet starts off nicely, but this wine definitely needs more time in the bottle. The oak influences need time to integrate in favor of the pretty fruit that characterize...
The 2017 Barolo Bricco Luciani opens with effusive, floral aromatics that are incredibly appealing. Ripe red/purplish fruit, spice, blood orange and mint open in the glass as the 2017 shows off its racy, alluring personality. All the elements are so well-...
Marked by a heavy dose of oak and spice, the Mauro Molino 2016 Barolo Bricco Luciani is a wine in its early infancy. You absolutely need to set this bottle aside for more time to allow it to integrate and soften. At this tasting, it offers a tightly knit ...
The Mauro Molino 2019 Barolo Bricco Luciani shows a medley of red berry fruits and lightly toasted spice. Those aromas are layered with pressed violet, rose, blood orange and shaved pencil. The palate follows at a delicate pace and with softly polished ta...