2018 Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova

Nebbiolo - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 94 WA 93 JS 92 WS 92 VN 90
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, September 2022

Floral aromas of rose and iris mingle with red berry and tilled earth on this perfumed red. Elegantly structured, the vibrant palate offers juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry and star anise before a savory, almost salty...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2022

The 2018 Barolo Cascina Nuova is fine-tuned with plenty of wild berry, cassis, grilled herb and crushed stone. The aromas are quite classic for Nebbiolo, but what stands out here is the directness and freshness with which...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, October 2022

Enticing aromas of red berries, citrus fruit and flowers follow through to a bright, silky palate with medium body and very fine tannins. Lacks a bit of body this year, but it’s bright, balanced and well focused. Nice to...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, November 2022

Starts out savory, offering juniper, eucalyptus and mint notes swirling around a core of cherry and plum fruit. Sleek, vibrant and firm, with a lingering aftertaste of fruit and herbs. Best from 2025 through 2040. 1,670...
VN 90

Vinous, January 2023

The 2018 Barolo Cascina Nuova is elegant, aromatically expressive and also ready to drink. Sweet red cherry, cedar, mint, tobacco and worn-in leather add layers of nuance. There's a fair bit of Ravera tannin that gives...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Sub-region Barolo
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Elvio Cogno Cascina Nuova Nebbiolo is a red wine from the Barolo sub-region of Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Elvio Cogno, this varietal wine features a 14.5% alcohol content and is closed with a cork.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 92 points, noting its "enticing aromas of red berries, citrus fruit and flowers" that transition to a "bright, silky palate with medium body and very fine tannins." Suckling mentions that it "lacks a bit of body this year," but praises its brightness, balance, and focus, suggesting it's nice to drink now or to hold. (jamessuckling.com, 10/2/2022)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the 2018 Barolo Cascina Nuova a score of 93 points, emphasizing its "fine-tuned" nature with aromas of "wild berry, cassis, grilled herb and crushed stone." The review highlights the wine's classic Nebbiolo aromas delivered with directness and freshness. According to the review, the tannins are "tucked carefully inside the smooth, silky character of this elegant wine." Notably, 20,000 bottles were produced. (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 6/23/2022)

Wine Spectator also rated the wine at 92 points, describing it as starting out savory with "juniper, eucalyptus and mint notes swirling around a core of cherry and plum fruit." The review commends the wine's sleek, vibrant, and firm nature with a lingering aftertaste of fruit and herbs. It suggests that the wine will be best from 2025 through 2040. The production details mention 1,670 cases made, with 500 cases imported. (Wine Spectator, 11/30/2022)

Wine Enthusiast's review, which gave the wine a higher score of 94 points, describes a perfumed red with "floral aromas of rose and iris mingling with red berry and tilled earth." The vibrant palate offers "juicy red cherry, crushed raspberry and star anise" with a savory, almost salty finish. The review praises the wine's taut, refined tannins and bright acidity, recommending it be drunk through 2030. (Wine Enthusiast, 9/1/2022)

Finally, Vinous rated the wine 90 points, calling it "elegant, aromatically expressive and also ready to drink." The review mentions layers of "sweet red cherry, cedar, mint, tobacco and worn-in leather," noting a fair bit of Ravera tannin that provides structure. However, it advises against pushing the aging potential of this vintage. (Vinous, 1/10/2023)

In summary, the 2018 Elvio Cogno Cascina Nuova Nebbiolo is a well-regarded wine praised for its elegance, aromatic expressiveness, and balanced character, with reviews ranging from 90 to 94 points.