Decanter: 96 Punkte
"One of three single-vineyard Borgogno wines being released solely through négociants on the Place. Situated in the Liste cru, north of the Cannubi area, the vineyard's higher altitude and cooler microclimate gives an expressive aromatic spectrum with wild strawberries and toasted herbs on the nose. It smells fragrant and expressive. White chocolate, sour cherries and violets. Round and filling, this has gorgeously pure fruit - red berries with mouthwatering acidity, almost a sharp zingy element to the fruit, sherbet-like, with plentiful but fine tannins giving a really massy mouthful but so charming and delicious. Like a big hug. Ends salty and stony. Lifted and bright yet still with layers of flavour and texture. It needs longer to settle no doubt but this is glorious. 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: 97 Punkte
"(Barolo Riserva; 100% Nebbiolo; though Borgogno own 6.75 hectares of the Liste MGA, very little of that make it into the Riserva; 14.5% alcohol). Intensely fruity and yet also the most delicate of the three Riservas from Borgogno in this vintage. Perfectly ripe pure red berries – loganberry and raspberry plucked from their husks and gently crushed. A little wild strawberry. But also an intriguing hint of tomato consommé and tomato stem. A wisp of smoke; the memory of the embers of the fire. Leather. Orange blossom. With more aeration, a note of truffle. Naturally sweet aromatically. This is broad-framed and ample on the attack, really pushing at the cheeks before the tannins grip and pull this back towards the spine. Glacial, crystalline and very pure and focussed. Plunge-pool cool at the core, but not the glassy coolness of a wide surface lake, more that of a deep well or a fathomless underwater cave." (02/2025)
Jane Anson: 93 Punkte
"Old school beauty in Barolo, this is made to sink into, with melted sandalwood and cedar-infused tannins, lovely juicy, redcurrant, leather and roses, savoury, food friendly, with lift through the finish. These wines have a good reason for being on the Place de Bordeaux - not only is this an iconic label, but these three single vineyards Riservas are only released through négociants (just 3,000 bottles of each). Held back at the estate and now ready to go. Simone Borsari winemaker." - (02/2025)
