This is a gorgeous wine on many fronts. Firstly, its aromas of wild berry, smoke and cedar are focused and pristine. Secondly, the texture it imparts in the mouth is dense, firm but ultimately yielding and plush. Lastly, the wine's fresh flavors endure for many minutes.
"Aromas of toasted oak, espresso and baking spice lead the nose. The concentrated palate offers baked plum, dark chocolate and clove alongside assertive tannins. Drink 2023–2029. - Kerin O’KEEFE"
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2021), 88 pts
"This opens with aromas of roasted coffee bean, toasted oak and baking spice. The dense palate offers prune, espresso and tobacco alongside tight close-grained tannins. Drink after 2024. - KERIN O’KEEFE"
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2020), 88 pts
- Wine & Spirits (August 2021), 90 pts
"This opens with aromas evoking cedar, espresso and dark berries. The solid palate suggests black plum, mocha and tobacco alongside assertive tannins. Drink after 2022. - KERIN O’KEEFE"
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2019), 88 pts
"This has aromas evoking espresso, red plum and vanilla while the tightly wound palate suggests cedar, clove and dark berry. Bracing tannins give it an astringent finish. - KERIN O’KEEFE"
- Wine Enthusiast (October 2018), 87 pts
"The shy nose eventually reveals aromas suggesting toasted oak, red plum and mocha. The dense palate shows clove, espresso, cedar and toasted oak along with a touch of dried black cherry. Astringent tannins leave a mouth-drying finish. - KERIN O’KEEFE"
- Wine Enthusiast (May 2018), 87 pts
"Aromas of underbrush, espresso, spiced plum and toasted oak lead the nose. The smooth palate doles out juicy black cherry, coffee, vanilla, cinnamon and mocha alongside firm, polished tannins and bright acidity. Hold for complexity. Drink 2016–2023. — K.O."
- Wine Enthusiast (February 2015), 90 pts
Azienda Agricola Mario Gagliasso is located in the town of La Morra, south of Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo, in the Langhe area. The winery offers one of the ...
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