Barolo 2017
Barolo 2017s - First Impression by Walter Speller at JancisRobinson.com
Vintage 2017 was the hottest and driest vintage on record in Italy. It was undoubtedly a year that required agile vineyard management and an expert understanding of the terroir. Those wine-makers who were able to successfully mitigate the effect of heat, slow down ripening and pull forward harvest dates were the ones who triumphed in 2017.
Walter Speller at jancisrobinson.com released his first impressions on Barolo 2017 last month. Calling it a “surprising vintage”, he says most of the Barolo 2017s he tasted did indeed display “freshness and elegance” despite the heatwave conditions, a testament to how modern wine-makers are rising to the challenge of a warming world!
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(1x150cl) 2017Jancis Robinson (17+)
Serralunga d'Alba. Youthful mid ruby. Savoury and minerally cherry fruit on the nose. Compact, sour-cherry palate that is elegant and lively, but still embryonic and with a rich layer of finely woven tannins. Cranberry and sour cherry of great length on the finish. The palate really lulls you into thinking you could approach it now.In Bond£92.00 -
(1x300cl) 2017Jancis Robinson (17+)
Serralunga d'Alba. Youthful mid ruby. Savoury and minerally cherry fruit on the nose. Compact, sour-cherry palate that is elegant and lively, but still embryonic and with a rich layer of finely woven tannins. Cranberry and sour cherry of great length on the finish. The palate really lulls you into thinking you could approach it now.In Bond£183.33 -
Jancis Robinson (17+)
Serralunga d'Alba. Youthful mid ruby. Savoury and minerally cherry fruit on the nose. Compact, sour-cherry palate that is elegant and lively, but still embryonic and with a rich layer of finely woven tannins. Cranberry and sour cherry of great length on the finish. The palate really lulls you into thinking you could approach it now.In Bond£196.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barolo Parussi is a classic Castiglione Falletto Barolo. Sweet floral notes and bright, red berry fruit open first as the 2017 shows off its considerable charms. Medium in body and silky (for the year), with exceptional balance, the 2017 Parussi is stellar. This is an unbelievably classy Barolo.In Bond£170.00 -
(1x75cl) 2017Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barolo Parussi is a classic Castiglione Falletto Barolo. Sweet floral notes and bright, red berry fruit open first as the 2017 shows off its considerable charms. Medium in body and silky (for the year), with exceptional balance, the 2017 Parussi is stellar. This is an unbelievably classy Barolo.In Bond£1,000.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2017 Barolo Parussi is a classic Castiglione Falletto Barolo. Sweet floral notes and bright, red berry fruit open first as the 2017 shows off its considerable charms. Medium in body and silky (for the year), with exceptional balance, the 2017 Parussi is stellar. This is an unbelievably classy Barolo.In Bond£256.00 -
Vinous (98)
The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is flat out stunning. All the purest essence of Rionda comes through in a captivating Barolo that dazzles. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, licorice and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that lift from the glass. Exotic and racy, the 2017 is a flat-out stunner. Now, for the million dollar question. Is it better than the 2016? Right now, I give an edge to the 2017 for its greater finesse and total sense of exotic beauty. But time will be the judge. I do look forward to tasting the 2016 and 2017 side by side!In Bond£292.00 -
(1x300cl) 2017Vinous (98)
The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is flat out stunning. All the purest essence of Rionda comes through in a captivating Barolo that dazzles. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, licorice and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that lift from the glass. Exotic and racy, the 2017 is a flat-out stunner. Now, for the million dollar question. Is it better than the 2016? Right now, I give an edge to the 2017 for its greater finesse and total sense of exotic beauty. But time will be the judge. I do look forward to tasting the 2016 and 2017 side by side!In Bond£483.33 -
(3x75cl) 2017Vinous (98)
The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is flat out stunning. All the purest essence of Rionda comes through in a captivating Barolo that dazzles. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, licorice and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that lift from the glass. Exotic and racy, the 2017 is a flat-out stunner. Now, for the million dollar question. Is it better than the 2016? Right now, I give an edge to the 2017 for its greater finesse and total sense of exotic beauty. But time will be the judge. I do look forward to tasting the 2016 and 2017 side by side!In Bond£1,000.00 -
Vinous (98)
The 2017 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is flat out stunning. All the purest essence of Rionda comes through in a captivating Barolo that dazzles. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, licorice and blood orange are some of the many aromas and flavors that lift from the glass. Exotic and racy, the 2017 is a flat-out stunner. Now, for the million dollar question. Is it better than the 2016? Right now, I give an edge to the 2017 for its greater finesse and total sense of exotic beauty. But time will be the judge. I do look forward to tasting the 2016 and 2017 side by side!In Bond£638.00 -
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(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (93)
The 2017 Barolo Bricco Luciani opens with effusive, floral aromatics that are incredibly appealing. Ripe red/purplish fruit, spice, blood orange and mint open in the glass as the 2017 shows off its racy, alluring personality. All the elements are so well-balanced.In Bond£1,000.00 -
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(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (92)
The 2017 Barolo Conca opens with a blast of sweet red cherry, plum, mocha and spice. A sensual, pliant Barolo, the Conca offers tons of immediacy and pure appeal. It should provide plenty of pleasure over the next decade or so. The Conca is so appealing.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (90)
The 2017 Barolo is a delicious entry-level offering. All the elements just fall into place effortlessly. Sweet red cherry, cedar, dried flowers and spice give this lilting, open-knit Barolo lovely aromatic and flavor complexity.In Bond£135.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (94)
Iris, violet and espresso aromas mingle in the glass along with woodland berry. Elegantly structured and linear, the full-bodied palate features ripe Marasca cherry, dried botanical herb, molten chocolate and licorice notes alongside enveloping, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2024–2029.In Bond£300.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Barolo Castelletto is fabulous. It is also the wine in this range that feels the least marked by heat. Red/purplish fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and lavender all grace this beautifully translucent, expressive Barolo. There is some tannin that needs to soften - this is Monforte after all - but all the elements are impeccably balanced.In Bond£182.00 -
James Suckling (95)
A firm, fine-tannined Barolo, yet very structured and intense with ripe-strawberry, cedar and lemon-peel character. Medium to full body. Tar and walnut to the bright fruit. Tight finish. Give this time to open. Best after 2024.In Bond£170.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (95)
Blue flower, underbrush, camphor and hazelnut aromas come to the forefront. Full-bodied and elegantly structured, the palate offers ripe raspberry, Morello cherry, tobacco and a hint of coffee bean alongside firm, close-grained tannins. Drink after 2027.In Bond£235.00 -
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(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (87)
The 2017 Barolo Cannubi is dominated by overripe red cherry fruit, hard candy, leather and sweet spice flavors. The challenges of the warm, dry growing season proved to be especially severe here. This is a rare miss from Chiarlo.In Bond£1,000.00 -
Vinous (88)
The 2017 Barolo Cerequio is a powerful, dark wine. Black cherry, mocha, leather, cloves and licorice bring out darker shades of Nebbiolo character. Huge tannins clamp down on the finish, limiting the wine's expressiveness. This is an especially brooding wine from Cerequio, a site where Barolos tend to be more finessed.In Bond£418.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (89)
The 2017 Barolo Tortoniano is a supple wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Succulent dark cherry, chocolate, cloves and leather are all kicked up in this forward, fruity Barolo from Chiarlo. The Tortoniano is the best of the three 2017 Barolos here. It is the least pushed wine, a good thing in this warm and very dry year.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (90)
The 2017 Barolo is a pliant, open-knit Barolo to drink now and over the next handful of years. Super-ripe red cherry, cedar, tobacco, mint and dried herbs envelop the palate. There is certainly plenty to like.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (92)
The 2017 Barolo Lazzarito opens with effusive aromatics that are immediately appealing. Crushed flowers, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, dried rose petal and cinnamon fill out the layers. This is an especially soft Lazzarito, but all the elements are nicely balanced within its mid-weight, classically structured frame.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (93)
The 2017 Barolo Paiagallo is plump, juicy and ready to go. Soft contours (for a young Barolo) give this charming, mid-weight Barolo tons of sheer appeal. Kirsch, sweet spice, tobacco, mint and dried flowers build nicely as the 2017 shows off its alluring personality.In Bond£1,000.00 -
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(1x75cl) 2017Vinous (91)
The 2017 Barolo is a very pretty, elegant wine and one of the few straight Barolos in this vintage that is truly finessed. Translucent and so expressive, the Oddero Barolo is wonderfully expressive right out of the gate. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry, mint and cinnamon all grace this super-expressive Barolo.In Bond£1,000.00
