Barolo Bricco San Pietro 2020

Decanter

Although a little deeper than its fellow laureate, this 2020 Barolo is relatively pale in colour: a translucent garnet. You can read the steady, tempered heat of the summer in its vibrant, clearly defined fruits – plum, raspberry, pomegranate – lifting effortlessly from the glass. That heat was then followed, in 2022, by cool Alpine air in September which ensured the crop spent the necessary time on the vine, gently maturing, before an October harvest. The signature of that hang time in this wine is the clean, firm lines of soft tannin and supple acidity which marble the fruits on the back palate. It’s not a wine which needs further ageing (though it won’t object if you do), and it would make the perfect wine to show any Pinot-loving friends who have still to be won over to the joys of Nebbiolo in its marly home soils.

Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of dried leaves, green tea, and sour red fruits like currant and tart strawberry leap from the glass, hinting at the complexity to come. These elements seamlessly coax the wine into a beautiful, elegant expression, with a core of vibrant, mouth-watering red fruits that dance on the palate. Savory herbs intertwine with the fruit, leading the senses down a memory lane of flavor. The wine's structure is fine and delicate, with a subtle astringency emerging near the finish, yet the lively acidity provides a refreshing lift, leaving a lasting impression of finesse and balance.

Decanter World Wine Awards