Made from a blend of top vineyard sites in Verduno, this balanced Barolo has a wonderful fragrance of woodland berries, new leather, intense balsamic notes and menthol. The smooth palate weaves together juicy red cherry, herbs, sweet spices and mineral notes alongside velvety, enveloping tannins and brisk acidity.
97pts Cellar Selection– 2016 vintage
Enticingly fragrant, this radiant red opens with aromas of wild red berry, botanical herb, rose and smoky int. Vibrant and savory, the chiseled palate delivers strawberry compote, pomegranate, thyme and licorice before an energizing orange-zest close. Taut ne-grained tannins and racy acidity lend balance and age-worthy structure. Drink 2026–2046.
97pts Vinous– 2016 vintage
The 2016 Barolo Acclivi is a deep, plush and hauntingly beautiful wine with tremendous power, dazzling intensity and remarkable richness. An ample, expansive and broad wine of striking inner perfume and sweetness, the 2016 is flat-out stunning. Crushed raspberry, mint, spice and blood orange infuse the 2016 with incredible depth and complexity before it finishes with mind-blowing intensity. All I can say is: Wow! 2023-2041
17.5/20pts Jancis Robinson– 2016 vintage
Verduno. 7,500 bottles produced. A little deeper than the classic Barolo of the same vintage and a little brooding with spicy notes adding great depth to the fruit on the nose. Energetic, profound red-fruit palate with a layer of firm yet finely sculpted, grainy tannins. 14.5%. Drink 2022 – 2034
