Piemonte is considered by many the top wine region of Italy, being the land of Barolo and Barbaresco, even though these mega-popular wines only account for 3% of the region’s wine production.
Score: 96Vintage 2022Jeb Dunnuck A translucent red hue with pinkish reflections, the 2022 Barolo Monvigliero captures the finesse typical of this Verduno site. Aromas of pomegranate, clementine, roses, and dried earth emerge from the glass. Medium-bodied, it shows vibrant acidity, fine tannins, and refreshing tension that carries through the finishShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2022Kerin O`KeefeAromas recalling forest floor, camphor, pressed rose and fine tobacco blend form the nose on the 2022 Monvigliero from Luigi Einaudi. A great effort from this challenging vintage, the bold, full-bodied palate features dried cherry, bitter orange, licorice and a mineral note recalling rusty iron alongside chalky tannins that leave a firm, rather drying finish.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2022Vinous MediaThe 2022 Barolo Monvigliero is terrific. Pliant and silky, with soft contours and great depth, the 2022 is terrific. Red cherry fruit, cedar, pipe tobacco, cinnamon and new leather all take shape in the glass. The 2022 is perhaps lacking just a bit of site character, but its depth and balance—both uncommonly strong for the year—largely compensate. Young tannins need a few years to soften.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2022James SucklingPerfumed with rose petals, wild strawberries and bark. The medium-bodied palate shows grainy tannins, a lovely thread of delicate red fruit and integrated acidity. Approachable now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 96Vintage 2021Wine Enthusiast Floral notes and red fruits weave together in ways that seem impossible, creating layers that keep revealing themselves with each sip. The palate brings that perfect tension between power and weightlessness that great Nebbiolo can deliver. This is Verduno speaking its truth through a producer at the top of their game. A profound statement. Drink now–2050. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 96Vintage 2021The Wine Advocate In a special bottle with an artist label, the Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2021 Barolo Monvigliero shows dried violets, crushed flowers and soft fruit tones. The wine definitely leans into those pretty floral aromas, and there is a botanical element as well that is slightly herbal, like a perfumed tea. A second layer at the back introduces stony mineral tones that add a sense of linearity and lift. This is a beauty that will flesh out with more time in bottle. Patience is required for this 8,246-bottle release.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 95Vintage 2021Kerin O KeefeThe 2021 Monvigliero from Poderi Einaudi entices with its aromas of dark culinary spice, pine forest, camphor and blue flower. Full-bodied and enveloping, the palate shows elegance and structure, doling out crushed raspberry, pomegranate, orange peel and licorice before a mentholated finish. Tightly woven, crushed velvet tannins provide the backbone while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Even though it’s tempting now, give this time to fully develop. Drink 2031–2046.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 94Vintage 2021VinousThe 2021 Barolo Monvigliero is a very pretty, lifted Barolo. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, white pepper, chalk, dried flowers and mint give the Monvigliero a distinct upper register of high-toned aromatics. Here, too, it would be nice to see a bit more pliancy in the mid-palate, as the tannins are a bit severe. Even so, I find the 2021 totally beguiling, especially with some air.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2021Wine SpectatorRipe cherry, plum, mint, menthol and tar flavors mingle in this dense, powerful red. Impressive and broad, if not that complex, with a palate-staining finish. Best from 2029 through 2047. 687 cases made, 46 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2021Jeb Dunnuck Pouring a bright red color, the 2021 Barolo Monvigliero leads with lifted spices of nutmeg, dehydrated strawberries, pomegranate, dried flowers, and fennel. The palate is elegant and medium-framed, with a weightless feel and a silky, approachable texture. It floats on the finish and is a more immediate wine in the range from Luigi Einaudi to drink over the coming 8-10 years.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2021James SucklingRestrained and slightly closed nose with fresh roses and earthy tones. Firm on the palate with medium body, austere tannins and refreshing acidity. Drink from 2027.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 94Vintage 2020Wine EnthusiastCaptivating and vibrant, this Barolo lifts out of the glass with pristine aromatics of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and raspberries, complemented by delicate herbs and savory notes. Luscious red currants, pomegranate, and sweet spice dance on the palate, creating a mesmerizing tension. Resist temptation for even greater refinement. Drink now - 2045. — Jeff PorterShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2020Vinous MediaThe 2020 Barolo Monvigliero is a pretty, gracious wine. Dried cherry, mint, spice, crushed rose petal and tobacco lead into a core of bright, red-toned fruit. Medium in body and gracious, the 2020 impresses with its finessed personality and understated persistence. This is very open and nicely done.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2020James SucklingAttractive spicy character here with vibrant red fruit, dried citrus peel and sandalwood. Medium-bodied, textured and chewy, yet it is fresh and juicy with a hint of raw mushroom and a dry, chalky finish. Better from 2028.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2020Wine Spectator
This Barolo emphasizes the macerated cherry and raspberry fruit flavors, which fill out the round profile, revealing accents of menthol, iron and tobacco. Best from 2026 through 2039. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2019Wine SpectatorSleek and firmly built, this red offers cherry, plum, earth and eucalyptus flavors. Ripe and balanced, ending with hints of licorice and tobacco. Compact finish for now, with vivid acidity. Best from 2026 through 2043. 1,290 cases made.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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