Schiavenza Barolo Broglio 2016 (750ML)

93 WA / 93 JS / 93 WE / 93 WS / 17 JR

The Schiavenza 2016 Barolo Broglio is a generous and open-knit expression that unfolds to dark fruit, ripe cherry, spice, cola and aniseed. This expression makes room for warmer notes of smoked bacon or tilled earth. Those aromas seem to reflect a savory quality inherent to the fruit or winemaking rather than any ripeness from the vintage. In fact, those savory tones quickly cede to bright and tonic fruit flavors and a good dose of tingly acidity. This is a 4,800-bottle release that hit the market in June 2020. Monica Larner – The Wine Advocate

Very aromatic with dried-strawberry and tile character. Some dried flowers, too. Medium to full body and firm, silky tannins. Berry, cedar and leather undertones on the finish. Drink now. James Suckling

Aromas of tar and leather lead off in this rich, vivid red, with a core of ripe cherry. Evolves across the palate, building to a tightly wound tapestry of fruit, mineral and balsamic elements on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2045. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported. - BS, Wine Spectator

Fragrant blue-flower, ripe plum and baking-spice aromas mingle with new leather. Full bodied and enveloping, the concentrated palate doles out mouthfuls of ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry jam and licorice cushioned in velvety tannins. Drink 2023–2028. - Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast

Attractive palate with lots of spice and quite an elegant mouthfeel. Nicely put together – but still quite a heavyweight on the finish! (AC) Aliistair Cooper MW – Jancis Robinson