This young Barolo shows a fabulous center core of dried strawberries and lemons. Full body with chewy tannins and a tangy finish. A strong, persistent red. Better after 2016.Publish Date: Sunday, April 13, 201492 points from James SucklingThe barrique-aged 2010 Barolo opens to a dark garnet color and shows a deep, velvety quality of fruit with black cherry, dried blackberry and light tobacco shadings. This wine delivers heft, good structure and rich texture. Fruit is a blend from Monforte dAlba, Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga dAlba. Drink: 2017-2025. 91 points from Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateThe Bongiovanni farmstead dates back to the early 1950s, when it was purchased by Giovanni Bongiovanni. Giovanni planted a Nebbiolo vineyard where there had been nothing but untamed woodland. He struck gold, yet never bottled his own wine. When he died, the estate was left to his daughter Olga and it grew to cover prime hillside vineyards of the Langhe. Here the family only planted native grape varieties and one noble international grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. A good number of innovations have come about thanks to Olgas nephew, winemaker Davide Mozzone. The Bongiovanni philosophy aims to minimize outside intervention and maximize character and terroir, steering clear of stereotypical wines. The winery also proudly participates in the Green Experience, whose aim is green viticulture.
