Decanter: 98 Punkte
"From the legendary Cannubi cru, this is one of three single-vineyard Borgogno wines being released solely through négociants on the Place. A fragrant, spiced and savoury nose offering so much aromatic complexity in terms of espresso, sandalwood, violets and chocolate. LIvely and bright but wow what a wine, this has a wall of tannins that hit you square on - massy, fleshy and ripe but so well controlled and with a softly chalky texture so that they're not too overwhelming or drying on the palate. Rich, full and wide, but finessed with delicacy in terms of fruit purity. Balanced and harmonious, so easy to like this. Strawberries, red cherries and juicy plums with some bitter orange accents. Yum. Just 3,000 bottles being released from the estate bought in 2008 by Andrea Farinetti and the Farinetti family, who are also behind the Eataly empire." - Georgina Hindle (02/2025)
The Drinks Business: 98+ Punkte
"(Barolo; 100% Nebbiolo; Borgogno’s plantings in this iconic MGA amount to 1.30 hectares, but little of that makes the selection for the Riserva; 14.5% alcohol). More intense still and, if anything, more classical. Very Borgogno with that combination of wild and more medicinal herbal notes. Eucalpytus, marjoram, clove (as with the Annunziata) and maybe a little fennel and even nutmeg. Juicy once again, but the layers are more compact and denser than in the Annunziata Riserva. Sumptuous and glistening in the mid-palate and that same sensation of freshness welling up from below. Texturally fascinating. This finishes with rose petals and blossom, a hint of patchouli too. A vin de garde (of course) but so accessible already for a Borgogno Riserva. The wine-making here is now on a whole new level."
Jane Anson: 94 Punkte
"A great moment to begin drinking this, brings you into the heart of mature Barolo, infused with tobacco, liquorice, smoked earth, mandarin, redcurrant, fragrant dried spices, cumin and incense. Simone Borsari winemaker, Andrea Farinetti owner of this 1.3ha Cannubi vineyard, natural years, Slovenian oak casks for ageing." - (02/2025)
