96 points Wine Enthusiast: "Wild berry, menthol and tilled earth aromas mingle with whiffs of dark spice. Linear and savory, the lithe palate is already immediate, featuring juicy raspberry, red cherry, crushed mint and star anise accompanied by taut, polished tannins. Tangy acidity keeps it fresh and bright. Alcohol 14%. (Jul 2021)"
94 points Wine & Spirits: "This wine is bright and buoyant, its midweight frame and finely honed tannins making it more immediately accessible than many 2017 Barolos. Scents of fresh rose petal leap from the glass, followed on the palate by tangy cherry and pomegranate flavors enlivened by notes of licorice. The wine keeps gaining verve with exposure to air, and was still delivering pleasure three days after the bottle was opened. (Dec 2021)"
94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "With fruit from higher-elevation vineyards in the village of Barolo, the 2017 Barolo Coste di Rose is quite elegantly downplayed and fragile. The wine reveals wild berry, cassis and lots of blue flower or lilac. A pretty mineral note recalls crushed limestone and is present through the long and polished mouthfeel. This wine overperforms, considering the challenges of this vintage that saw extreme weather, from spring frost to scorching summer temperatures. These vineyard sites performed better than most. Some 4,800 bottles were released. Drink: 2024-2038. (Jun 2021)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Barolo Coste di Rose has bright aromatics of candied raspberry, apricot, anise, and dusty earth. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and notes of dried wild strawberry, fresh roses, and mineral-rich earth. This wine is open and inviting, while maintaining freshness and drive. Drink 2024-2040. (5/27/21)"
93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barolo Coste di Rose is pretty, supple and inviting. Some of the tannins need to resolve, but this is a young Barolo after all. The Coste di Rose doesn't have the sensuality of the Albe or the pedigree of the Viole, but it nevertheless has so much to give. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint, crushed rocks and sage are some of the many notes that linger. I won't be surprised if the 2017 is even better than this note suggests once it softens a bit. Drink: 2025-2042. (Feb 2021)"
93 points James Suckling: "Sweet-strawberry, flower, iodine and stone aromas follow through to a full body with firm, polished tannins that show finesse and form. Give it a year or two to soften and come together. Try after 2023. (7/2/21)"
94 points Wine & Spirits: "This wine is bright and buoyant, its midweight frame and finely honed tannins making it more immediately accessible than many 2017 Barolos. Scents of fresh rose petal leap from the glass, followed on the palate by tangy cherry and pomegranate flavors enlivened by notes of licorice. The wine keeps gaining verve with exposure to air, and was still delivering pleasure three days after the bottle was opened. (Dec 2021)"
94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "With fruit from higher-elevation vineyards in the village of Barolo, the 2017 Barolo Coste di Rose is quite elegantly downplayed and fragile. The wine reveals wild berry, cassis and lots of blue flower or lilac. A pretty mineral note recalls crushed limestone and is present through the long and polished mouthfeel. This wine overperforms, considering the challenges of this vintage that saw extreme weather, from spring frost to scorching summer temperatures. These vineyard sites performed better than most. Some 4,800 bottles were released. Drink: 2024-2038. (Jun 2021)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Barolo Coste di Rose has bright aromatics of candied raspberry, apricot, anise, and dusty earth. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and notes of dried wild strawberry, fresh roses, and mineral-rich earth. This wine is open and inviting, while maintaining freshness and drive. Drink 2024-2040. (5/27/21)"
93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barolo Coste di Rose is pretty, supple and inviting. Some of the tannins need to resolve, but this is a young Barolo after all. The Coste di Rose doesn't have the sensuality of the Albe or the pedigree of the Viole, but it nevertheless has so much to give. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint, crushed rocks and sage are some of the many notes that linger. I won't be surprised if the 2017 is even better than this note suggests once it softens a bit. Drink: 2025-2042. (Feb 2021)"
93 points James Suckling: "Sweet-strawberry, flower, iodine and stone aromas follow through to a full body with firm, polished tannins that show finesse and form. Give it a year or two to soften and come together. Try after 2023. (7/2/21)"
| Product SKU | 339754 |
| Producer | G.D. Vajra |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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