Piedmont

95 points Vinous"The 2020 Barbaresco Montestefano is a dense, plush wine, in other words classic Montestefano. Like all the Barbarescos here, the Montestefano is relatively open, which will surely please readers who can't or don't want to cellar their...

95 points Wine Spectator"A mellow version, this exhibits plum, incense, floral, spice, menthol and tobacco aromas and flavors. Shows a spine of serious tannins, remaining harmonious and long. Delivers an extra kick on the aftertaste. Best from 2023...

95 points Wine Enthusiast"Camphor, rose, brown spice and wild herb aromas mingle with an earthy whiff of new leather. Round and juicy, the savory palate doles out raspberry compote, ripe Morello cherry, star anise and cinnamon alongside polished tannins...

93 points James Suckling“Some savory aromas here with warm stones, iron, coal smoke and darker cherry notes. The palate is concentrated and carries sweetly spiced black-cherry and plum flavors in attractively juicy form. Drink or hold...

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate"The Domenico Clerico 2018 Langhe Nebbiolo Capismee is a light and fresh expression with a name that translates loosely as "do you understand me?" Capismee begs you to understand the fundamentals of the grape that...

Jancis Robinson"Their most approachable Nebbiolo contains fruit from young Barolo vines and from some outside Barolo. They could call it Nebbiolo d’Alba but they think the consumer doesn’t really understand the difference.Pale garnet. Smoky...

96 points James Suckling"Harmonious, well-structure and layered. The nose shows aromas of wild strawberries, sour cherries, dried herbs, crushed stones and flowers. It’s medium- to full-bodied with finely grained tannins, yet it is still firm at...

97 points Wine Enthusiast"Fragrant and refined, this compelling red has aromas of woodland berry, ground pepper, camphor and tilled earth. Full-bodied and structured, the youthfully tense palate features ripe red cherry, pomegranate, star anise and...

90 points Wine Spectator“This red is rich and dark, exuding blackberry, black plum, earth and iron aromas and flavors. Shows a touch of earthy reduction, but this is juicy and balanced otherwise, with bracing acidity driving the finish. Decant now...