The 2018 Ca' Rome Barbaresco Rio Sordo is a Nebbiolo wine from the Barbaresco sub-region in Piedmont, Italy. It exhibits a deep red color and is sealed with a screw cap. This vintage boasts an alcohol content of 15.5%.

The wine has received consistently high praise from professional reviewers. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it 92 points, noting its "tones of dark fruit and spice all interwoven with licorice, tar and spent embers." The review further describes this medium-bodied red as having a "spicy and savory side" attributable to the cooler vintage, with power and texture on the palate. Approximately 7,000 bottles were released.

Wine Spectator also awarded the wine 92 points, highlighting its "bright floral, cherry, raspberry, spice and menthol flavors." The review describes the wine as "vibrant and harmonious," and mentions that while it is accessible now, it may be even better in a year or two. The wine is expected to be at its best from 2023 through 2035.

James Suckling's review, also scoring 92 points, emphasizes the wine's aromatic profile, noting "red berries on the nose, spruced up with some mandarin peel and lightly spicy notes." On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with "tight, firm tannins" and a "tangy finish," also recommending it be enjoyed from 2023 onward.

Decanter provided the highest score at 93 points, praising the wine's maturation process of 24 months in 2,500L Slavonian oak, with a portion in barrique. The review describes the wine's "dark berry aroma lifted with hints of dried fruits, lavender and herbs," and a palate featuring "floral, wild strawberry character with a touch of mint and a streak of chocolate." The review concludes with a mention of its "fresh acidity" and a complex finish, suggesting it be consumed between 2021 and 2028.

Lastly, Vinous rated the wine 92 points, describing it as "ample and creamy in feel," with a darker fruit profile compared to the Chiaramanti. The presence of oak is more pronounced, contributing to "black cherry, leather, spice, tobacco, and menthol" flavors, resulting in a complex and "especially virile" wine.

Overall, the 2018 Ca' Rome Barbaresco Rio Sordo is a well-regarded Nebbiolo offering notable complexity and depth, recommended for both immediate enjoyment and aging.