Gianni Gagliardo 2017 Barolo 750ml

The 2017 Barolo opens to medium consistency and dark ruby hues and conjures up dried cherry, tar, smoke and licorice. This is a buttoned-up Barolo with freshness and soft spice. All in all, it's a nice, classic expression of the vintage.

Score: 90 points -- Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate, 2021