Acclaim

“The 2011 Barolo Vigna Cerretta is sumptuous and racy to the core. Hints of cinnamon, pipe tobacco and orange zest add an element of exoticism as the 2011 opens up in the glass. Soft and pliant throughout, the Cerretta is a rare 2011 Serralunga Barolo that will drink well with minimal cellaring. 2015-2026” -Antonio Galloni, VInous, March 2015

“Dark cherries, kirsch, menthol, wild flowers and clove are all laced together in the 2011 Barolo Rapèt. Here the richness of the vintage is a bit more evident in the wine’s liqueur-like sweetness yet all the elements are nicely balanced just the same. Here, too, readers can look forward to a 2011 Barolo that drinks well early. The Rapèt spent a year in barrel followed by two years in cask. 2015-2024” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“A rush of dark red and black fruit, menthol, mocha, spice, tobacco and cedar flesh out in the 2011 Barolo Sorì Ginestra. Some of the typical darker, more balsamic notes of Ginestra are covered by the pure intensity of the fruit. As always, Ginestra is a wine that is defined by its combination of expressive aromatics, rich fruit and incisive tannins. In 2011 readers should expect a Ginestra that will drink well a little earlier than normal. 2016-2026” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“The 2011 Barolo Vigna del Gris is quite pretty. Soft, supple and impeccable in the glass, the 2011 is a model of pure sensuality. Sweet red cherry, plum, mint and hightoned spices meld together as this super-expressive Barolo shows off its open, resonant personality. The typically floral Vigna del Gris perfume is present, while the slightly angular contours typical of this site are softened in 2011, yielding a Barolo with unusual early appeal. 2015- 2024” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“The 2011 Barolo Mosconi is the richest and darkest of these Barolos. It is also the wine that most clearly illustrates the challenges of the warm growing season because of the due south exposure of the site and this vineyard’s tendency to produce big, extroverted Barolos. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, plums and new leather meld together in a sumptuous, racy Barolo that will offer its greatest pleasure to readers who like big, ample wines. 2015-2024” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“The 2011 Barolo Cannubi is the ripest and most overt of these three 2011 Barolos from Einaudi. Dense, powerful and immediate, the 2011 will appeal most to readers who enjoy extroverted wines. There is no shortage of intensity in the rich, dark fruit, although personally I would like to see a little more site expression. 2018- 2031” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“The 2011 Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi is the most complete of the wines in this range, largely the result of this site’s slightly shelted exposure, something that is always an asset in warmer years. Expressive aromatic overtones add lift and precision to a core of pliant, racy fruit in a Barolo that captures the best qualities of the vintage while retaining plenty of poise. Dark red stone fruits, cherry pit, menthol and cinnamon are some of the many notes that are laced into the enticing finish. The Costa Grimaldi is quite a bit deeper and darker than the straight Terlo, but it also has a bit more nuance and better overall balance. 2018-2036” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015

“A taut, linear red, with burly tannins setting the pace, featuring bright cherry and berry flavors underneath. Ripe and long, gaining richness with air. Enjoy with food or decant carefully. Drink now through 2019. 2,000 cases made.” —B.S., Wine Spectator, Mar. 2015

“Medium-weight and laced with cherry, earth and tobacco flavors. Firms up on the finish, which is long and juicy. Think pizza or pasta. Drink now through 2018. 1,580 cases made.” —B.S., Wine Spectator, Mar. 2018

“Marcarini’s 2011 Barolo Brunate comes across as a bit light in this vintage. Site specific nuance is pushed to the background in this decidedly mid-weight Barolo. Dark red cherry, tobacco, mint and crushed flowers flesh out in a relatively pliant, open Brunate that uncharacteristically appears to be built for near and medium-term drinking. 2015-2023” – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2015