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• Score: 91 Vintage 2022 James Suckling Ripe black fruit and dried herbs on the nose, as well as a deep, savory note that’s a little like toasted coconut. Medium- to full-bodied with the same mix of fruity and savory elements. The tannins are well immersed in the wine, giving both a silky texture and some length. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2021 Wine Enthusiast The exquisite and exotic Lacrima di Morro d'Alba from Velenosi provides a resounding example of why native Italian grapes are so delicious. Vibrant aromas that are equally floral and fruit-laden intertwine with each sniff of this wine. Ripe blackberry notes mingle with violets, candied cherries with roses and on and on. The palate is soft and easy. On the finish, a pleasant herbal and woodsy bitter note keeps the fruit in check. Yum! Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2021 Vinous Media The 2021 Lacrima di Morro d’Alba is perfumed and exotic, mixing savory and sweet through a blend of wild herbs, crushed blueberries, cola and lavender. This smooths over the palate with silky textures, creamy yet lifted, boasting depths of ripe blue and black fruits. The 2021 tapers off perfumed with a slight bitter twang that punctuates the expression quite nicely. The 2021 is such a pretty expression of Lacrima. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2021 James Suckling Lots of sweet, dark cherries and purple flowers showing some violet extract, geranium and undergrowth. Juicy, silky and medium-bodied on the palate with floral, purple fruit before an elegant, fruit-expressive finish. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 91 Vintage 2020 James Suckling A nice balance of savory and fruity character on the nose with ripe berries and dark plums, together with notes of dried flowers. Medium-bodied with fresh-plum flavors, light tannins and plum-skin acidity keeping it fresh and adding some drive. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 88 Vintage 2020 Vinous Media Dark and woodsy in character, the 2020 Lacrima di Morro d'Alba wafts up with a mix of crushed wild berries, smoky sage and a hint of animal musk. It’s soft-textured with a welcome contrast of tart blackberries, sour citrus and zesty acids. This leaves a staining of concentration while finishing with wild herbal tones and a hint of licorice. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 91 Vintage 2019 James Suckling Plummy nose with a pruney edge, as well as flowers and dried herbs. Full-bodied with lightly firm but unobtrusive tannins and a bright, flavorful finish. Some vanilla comes through at the end. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 89 Vintage 2019 Vinous Media The 2019 Lacrima di Morro d'Alba lifts up like a basket of fresh wild berries laced with sweet violet and lavender tones. Its velvety textures soothe, as a cooling wave of floral-tinged black fruits washes across the palate. It tapers off with medium length and to a flourish of sour citrus. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 93 Vintage 2018 James Suckling This is a fantastic red with crushed berries, black pepper and pumice. Some espresso, too. Full body. Tight and layered with pretty, ripe tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 89 Vintage 2018 Vinous Media The 2018 Velenosi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba lifts from the glass like a bouquet of fresh violets, with crushed blackberry and a hint of orange peel. It’s silky and textural on the palate, while remaining gentle and subtly sweet, and finishes dryer with a slight twang of residual acids, a lingering note of tangerine and savory spice. Shelf Talker Full Page Review