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Producer Wine Vintage Publication Date Score Detail
Pietradolce Etna Rosso Barbagalli DOC 2018 James Suckling 29/06/2023 97
Verbiage

Lots of pumice, smoke, dried meat and dried cherry aromas that follow through to a full body with lively acidity and chewy tannins. Tight, still needs two or three years to open. Made from ancient vines: 80- to 100-years-old. Try after 2028.

Poderi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi DOCG 2019 James Suckling 24/06/2023 94
Verbiage

Lovely perfumes here with rose petal, cloves, and strawberry with some citrus. Medium body, with firm and linear tannins that are fine and racy. Shows lovely length. Better after 2027.

Poderi Einaudi Barolo Monvigliero DOCG 2019 James Suckling 24/06/2023 93
Verbiage

Perfumed and attractive with orange peel and dried strawberries. Fresh roses as well. Lovely delicacy to the vintage with finesse and beauty. Creamy and fine-tannined. Bright finish. Drinkable but much better in 2026.

Poderi Einaudi Barolo “Bussia” DOCG 2019 James Suckling 24/06/2023 92
Verbiage

Despite the slightly light color, it’s a perfumed, fresh and pretty red with fine tannins. Medium body. Firm, fresh and fine. Slightly austere at the end. Needs three or four years to soften. Drink after 2026.

Poderi Einaudi Barolo Ludo DOCG 2019 James Suckling 24/06/2023 92
Verbiage

Plenty of dried flowers with spices such as cloves and dried lavender. Strawberry and orange peel. Medium-bodied with firm and racy tannins and a fresh and firm finish. A little tight and lean. Should soften and open with time. Better in 2026.

Poderi Einaudi Barolo “Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi” DOCG 2019 James Suckling 24/06/2023 93
Verbiage

Fresh and clean with roses, citrus and orange peel. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a chewy finish. Needs time to soften. Better after 2026.

Castello di Querceto Cignale Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT 2019 Vinous 23/06/2023 92
Verbiage
Marcarini Barolo Brunate DOCG 2018 James Suckling 22/06/2023 94
Verbiage

Notes of sweet spices, orange peel, red cherries, raspberries and red flowers. Medium-bodied with slightly chewy but ripe tannins framing the vivid red fruit core. Lingering finish. Try after 2026.

Poderi Einaudi Barbaresco DOCG 2020 James Suckling 20/06/2023 93
Verbiage

Attractive aromas of raspberries and cherries with savory herbs, orange peel and forest wood undertones. Juicy and savory with medium body and crunchy tannins and a velvety mouthfeel. Attractive and lightly chewy at the end. Better from 2025.

Marcarini Barolo La Serra DOCG 2019 James Suckling 20/06/2023 95
Verbiage

Vivid aromas of strawberries, oranges and peach skins with some cherries and cedar. Medium body, tight and firm with a fresh and vivid finish. Needs time to soften. Better in 2027.

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