Giovanni Sordo Monvigliero Barolo 2016

A magnificent single-vineyard Piedmontese red wine sourced from the prestigious Monvigliero cru in Verduno. Highly aromatic and masterfully structured, it reveals elegant layers of wild red berries, crushed rose petals, white pepper, and black licorice framed by silky, fine-grained, and incredibly long-lived tannins.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with slow-roasted rosemary lamb, rich wild mushroom risotto, savory pan-seared duck breast, or sharply aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

94 Points - James Suckling 

Aromas of watermelon and cranberries with lemon rind, following through to a medium to full body, firm and chewy tannins and a fine, linear feel through the wine. Hazelnuts and smoke at the end. Drink in 2022 and onwards.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of underbrush, red berry, blue flower and forest floor waft out of the glass. On the full-bodied palate, fresh acidity accompanies morello cherry, licorice and a hint of eucalyptus alongside tight, grainy tannins that leave a drying finish. Drink 2023–2028. Kerin O’Keefe