92/100 vinous

"The 2016 Barolo is a gorgeous entry-level offering in this range that also shows just how compelling the vintage is. Deep, plush and exquisitely layered, the 2016 has so much...

92/100 PP

"Paolo Scavino, and more recently his daughter, have always made fabulous Barolos, as evidenced by my previous tasting notes on the 1988s, 1989s, and 1990s. However, in 1993, he...

90/100 PP

"One of the truly fun characters of Piedmont has once again turned in this superlative performance. The 1993 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra offers up truffle, earthy, spicy arom...

94/100 WS

"The most complex and elegant of Gaja\'s three Barbaresco crus. Brooding deep and multi-layered this full-bodied wine only hints at its potential now. Still its harmony is most impr...