Damilano

$92.00750ml

Barolo Liste 2016
Nebbiolo
Italy > Piedmont
Red, Dry, Full-Bodied, Earthy, Dense

Powerful, yet deliciously yielding, serve a top-drawer Barolo with full-flavored fare.

Try roasted quail with wild cherries,

lamb shanks over porcini risotto

or braised rabbit and leeks with shaved truffles.

Eyes:

Brick Red

Nose:

Medium-High Intensity, developing, cooking spices, floral, red fruits

Mouth:

Medium-Full Bodied, dry, medium-high acidity, average-heavy tannin, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, smoky, red fruits, licorice, mushroom

Wine Advocate: 94
Wine Spectator: 92
Wine Enthusiast: 91
James Suckling: 95
Bottlerocket Index: 4

Descendants of Giuseppe Borgogno, the current crop of Damilanos (4th generation vintners) helped to revitalize what was a rather staid house, returning their winery to former brilliance while carefully balancing innovation and tradition. After fermentation, Damilano's Liste, known for its elegance and complex tannic structure, iis aged for 2 years in large oak barrels and another 2 years in bottle preceding release.