critic reviews
96/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous
The 1996 Barolo Brunate has aged more gracefully than the Cerequio and has also handled its oak better. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, licorice and sweet spices infuse the creamy, expansive finish. Dark, brooding and explosive, the 1996 Brunate is superb.
DRINKING WINDOW 2016 - 2024
date of review 10/201792-95/100Robert Parker,Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The fabulous, black/purple-colored 1996 Barolo Brunate is gigantic. Monstrously-sized, with huge alcohol, high tannin, and spectacular extract, this layered, chewy wine is sensationally promising. Although stubbornly backward, it possesses wonderful ripeness, but this wine is so huge it needs 5-6 years to evolve. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2030. Importer: Viva Vino, Eddystone, PA; tel. (610) 872-1500
DRINKING WINDOW 2006 - 2030
date of review 08/1999