"The nose shows peppery minerality, black cherries, a floral bouquet and a bit of wax and tar. Firm on the palate, very savory, with crisp acidity and a fruity finish with chewy tannins. Medium-bodied with a youthful character. Ready to drink now, but will improve with aging." - James Suckling
"The Virna 2020 Barolo Noi shows a classic Nebbiolo nose with dried redcurrant, dusty licorice, bitter chocolate and candied orange peel studded with cloves. The tight tannin component, over the wine's mid-weight texture, wants a fatty food like a marbled steak. Fruit comes from Perno, Castagni, Berri, Boiolo, San Giovanni, Sottocastello di Novello and Cerviano-Merli." - Robert Parker
"The wine opens with an intriguing combination of sea salt-sprinkled cherries, camphor, pine, and rosewood, with a hint of iodine adding a maritime twist. The palate is invigorated by mouthwatering, tart red fruits that transition into a complex array of leaf, tea, and pipe tobacco notes. Dusty tannins provide a textured backdrop." - Wine Enthusiast
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