98 points Kerin O'Keefe: "From one of the most celebrated sites in all of Barolo, the 2019 Giovanni Rosso Ester Canale Vignarionda is exceptional, starting off with enticing scents of violet, rose, forest berry, new leather and balsamic notes of camphor and menthol. Combining intensity, structure and finesse, the full-bodied palate seamlessly delivers crushed raspberry, blood orange, mocha, licorice and crushed mint before a long, almost salty mineral finish. Tightly woven, extremely refined tannins and fresh acidity provide impeccable balance. Drink 2028–2044. Abv: 14%. (Mar 2023)"
98 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright garnet, brighter still at the rim. Inviting and finely marked nose of ripe fruits of the forest, raspberry, anchovy, a hint of mint and a touch of graphite. On the palate, it is polished with well-defined fruit – orange and raspberry – and tight tannins. Spreads for a long time, finishing on the finest texture and with a long, delightful resolution. (Oct 2023)"
95 points Aldo Fiordelli (Decanter): "Still very young and understated after 30 months of ageing in 15hl barrels, this doesn't come across as complex but it is intense, with dill, liquorice, restrained wild strawberry, and peony. Full of sucrosity on the palate with a red currant fruit core, the attack is lavish with large, grainy tannins, crisp acidity and a sweet finish. A bracing wine with high-flying potential for ageing. Drinking Window: 2023-2045. (Feb 2023)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Barolo Vignarionda Ester Canale Rosso is a classy, elegant wine. Fine, silky tannins wrap around a core of bright, red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and rose petal. This understated, sensual Barolo is all charm. The long, deceptively nuanced finish is quite appealing. Drink 2025-2039 (Jan 2024)"
93 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2019 Barolo is beautiful with aromas of raspberry liqueur, pressed roses, blood orange, and sweet spices. It is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and driving structure and no harsh edges. It is long and clean and fresh through the palate, with delicate mineral persistence that is elegant and pure. Drink it over the next 15 or more years. Drink: 2023-2039. (5/4/23)"
93 points James Suckling: "Notes of plum skins and dried strawberries with hazelnuts, spice box, tar and wet cellar undertones. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and dense with very fine and compact tannins and a deep smoked fruit character. Lengthy and viscous on the finish. Try after 2026. (7/28/23)"
98 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright garnet, brighter still at the rim. Inviting and finely marked nose of ripe fruits of the forest, raspberry, anchovy, a hint of mint and a touch of graphite. On the palate, it is polished with well-defined fruit – orange and raspberry – and tight tannins. Spreads for a long time, finishing on the finest texture and with a long, delightful resolution. (Oct 2023)"
95 points Aldo Fiordelli (Decanter): "Still very young and understated after 30 months of ageing in 15hl barrels, this doesn't come across as complex but it is intense, with dill, liquorice, restrained wild strawberry, and peony. Full of sucrosity on the palate with a red currant fruit core, the attack is lavish with large, grainy tannins, crisp acidity and a sweet finish. A bracing wine with high-flying potential for ageing. Drinking Window: 2023-2045. (Feb 2023)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Barolo Vignarionda Ester Canale Rosso is a classy, elegant wine. Fine, silky tannins wrap around a core of bright, red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and rose petal. This understated, sensual Barolo is all charm. The long, deceptively nuanced finish is quite appealing. Drink 2025-2039 (Jan 2024)"
93 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2019 Barolo is beautiful with aromas of raspberry liqueur, pressed roses, blood orange, and sweet spices. It is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and driving structure and no harsh edges. It is long and clean and fresh through the palate, with delicate mineral persistence that is elegant and pure. Drink it over the next 15 or more years. Drink: 2023-2039. (5/4/23)"
93 points James Suckling: "Notes of plum skins and dried strawberries with hazelnuts, spice box, tar and wet cellar undertones. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and dense with very fine and compact tannins and a deep smoked fruit character. Lengthy and viscous on the finish. Try after 2026. (7/28/23)"
| Product SKU | 349469 |
| Producer | Rosso/Giovanni |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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