Brovia Barolo Unio 2014

94 points Wine Enthusiast: “Iris, new leather, aromatic herb and dark spice are just some of the aromas you’ll find on this fragrant, focused red. The chiseled, elegantly structured palate is all about firm finesse, offering red cherry, cranberry, star anise, chopped mint and white pepper framed in taut refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Still youthfully austere, it’s a classic Barolo reminiscent of times gone by, and will be even better in a few more years. Drink: 2020–2029. Alcohol 14%. (Dec 2018)”

93+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): “Here’s an interesting expression from Alex Sanchez and Elena and Cristina Brovia in Castiglione Falletto. The 2014 Barolo Unìo opens to a dark color tonality and an immediately velvety texture. The bouquet is brimming with dark fruit aromas spanning from Morello cherry to bitter currant. Spice, tar, cola and balsam herb fill in the background evenly and with harmony. This is a well-balanced wine from the 2014 vintage that shows impressive integrity across all the senses. Some 24,000 bottles were produced. Drink: 2020-2035. (Jun 2018)”

92+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): “Just bottled, Brovia’s 2014 Barolo is superb. Ample and broad on the palate, it is endowed with serious muscle and pure power. Lavender, mint, pine, plum, sage and a host of mineral and savory notes wrap around a core of plush dark blue/purplish fruit. The 2014 is a superb wine that may very well turn out to be even better than this note suggests. Drink: 2022-2034. (Feb 2018)”

91 points Stephen Brook (Decanter): “Rather than produce a range of single vineyard wines, this long-established producer decided in 2014 to produce a single blend. The nose is ripe and juicy, with raspberry and sour cherry aromas. It’s suave and concentrated, but with a beguiling juiciness rather than depth and weight. It’s vigorous, textured by its fine-grained tannins, and long. Drinking Window: 2019-2030. (Mar 2018)”

91 points James Suckling: “Focus and finesse to this 2014 Barolo with medium body and firm tannins. Polished and refined red. Bright and clean. Drink or hold. (9/24/18)”