About this Wine: For many Barolo lovers, Cannubi is the most exceptional cru. A grand cru needs more attention in the vineyard so that the wine can express all of its elegance. In order to max...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Good full, dark red. Deep, pure, brooding aromas of black cherry, licorice and leather, plus a hint of oak spices. Offers lovely aromatic lift but comes across as tightly wo...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Deep ruby-red. Complex, perfumed aromas of black cherry, raspberry, flowers and spices. Thick and confectionery in the mouth, with just enough acidity to keep it fresh. Impres...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2008 Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina bursts from the glass with a rush of dark fruit. This is one of the more reticent, powerful Gallinas I can remember tasting from La Spinett...

Wine Spectator: Ripe and exotic flavors of blueberry, black currant and spice lead off, backed by firm, dry tannins. The finish is astringent, but there’s sweet fruit and richness that may ...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Good full red. Ripe strawberry and rose petal on the perfumed, slightly liqueur-like nose, with a peachy nuance emerging with aeration. Plush, sweet and vibrant, with terrif...

Wine Spectator: Intense aromas and flavors of flowers, cherry jam, sandalwood and white pepper are matched to a rich texture. Elegant, with firm grip on the finish. Best from 2015 through 2...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Saturated deep red. Knockout nose combines sappy red berries, medicinal black cherry, clove spice and a strong floral perfume. Great sweetness on entry, then lively and firm, ...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2008 Barbaresco Vigneto Starderi is the biggest, most powerful and also most complete of the 2008 Barbarescos here, but it will require considerable patience. Huge, massiv...

Wine Spectator: Fresh and aromatic, exhibiting floral, berry, eucalyptus and spice flavors before the tough tannins take over. Powerful and muscular, this closes down on the finish. The mos...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Full red. Deep, youthfully reticent aromas of red fruits and cocoa powder. Richer and deeper than the 2008 but much less expressive today and a bit more angular. Surprising...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Good full red. Knockout nose combines pure red fruits, mocha, rose petal, red licorice and sexy oak tones, plus a hint of peach. Urgent and highly concentrated, offering an ...

Wine Spectator: A supple, sophisticated red, whose smooth texture provides a foil for the black currant, raspberry and rosemary flavors. Intense and concentrated, with a fresh, powerful finis...

Ryan Moses: Transparent garnet core leading to a pale pink rim. Muted, yet classic nebbiolo nose with tar, licorice, and ripe red cherry aromas supported by faint notes of vanilla. The pa...

Wine Spectator: Dark and violet-scented, displaying floral and black currant flavors, with a hint of cracked pepper. Though ripe, this is elegant and taut, with spicy finish. Best from 2013 t...

Wine Spectator: Enticing aromas of raspberry and flowers introduce this supple, elegant red. As the raspberry and cherry flavors unfold, moderate tannins bolster the finish. Drink now through...

Wine Spectator: Pure blackberry and lavender on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins, a pretty core of ripe fruits and chewy, fruit-coated tannins. Leaner than the 2005, but excellent al...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: (Luca Currado referred to this wine as his "Barbarolo" and actually served it after the 2004 Villero Riserva): Good full red. Slightly liqueur-like aromas of raspberry, mine...