NoseThe bouquet on the nose is intense and complex with notes of ripe currants and raspberries accented by hints of truffle and violet.
FlavorThe flavor is elegant and balanced with a good body. Soft tannins and a long fruity finish
Piedmont At a Glance
Region NamePiedmont
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: 95Vintage 2016James SucklingRipe and rich Barolo with dried-berry and chocolate aromas and flavors and hints of hazelnuts. It’s full-bodied with rich, ripe tannins and a flavorful finish. Give it two or three years to soften. Better after 2022.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 94Vintage 2016Vinous MediaThe 2016 Barolo San Giuseppe is a very pretty, ethereal wine. Sweet red berry fruit, flowers, mint, cinnamon and pine give the 2016 a striking upper register. Bright and translucent in the glass, with lovely depth, the 2016 is classic in bearing but also has enough fruit and mid-palate pliancy to avoid being overly austere for a young Barolo. The San Giuseppe saw 20 days on the skins and spent two years in 25hL casks followed by a year in cement.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2016Wine SpectatorPlenty of tannic clout signals this cherry and currant-flavored Barolo. Its solid structure supports the fruit and secondary notes of eucalyptus, juniper, mown hay and stone. Though slim, it persists, and there is plenty to like despite the stiff tannins. Best from 2023 through 2043. 650 cases made, 250 cases importedShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2016Wine AdvocateThis is a proprietary blend of Nebbiolo made by Pecchenino. The 2016 Barolo San Giuseppe is a blend of fruit from three crus. It breaks down as 35% from Le Coste di Monforte, 15% from Bussia and 50% from Ravera in Monforte. There is a sultry theme here (like we saw in the Barolo Bussia) with dark fruit, pressed blackberry, black licorice and spice. This winery tends to experiment with long skin maceration times at warm temperatures. These techniques result in the density and sheer fruit weight you get here. Production is 7,800 bottles.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2015Wine and SpiritsBlended from three Monforte d’Alba crus (Le Coste, Ravera and Bussia), this is a bold, spicy Barolo. Notes of tobacco, tomato leaf and green peppercorn weave through the wine’s ripe black-cherry flavor, while grippy tannins and graphite notes give the wine a firm, vertical structure.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2015James SucklingStrong notes of fresh herbs, leaves and red flowers with bright strawberries and wild raspberries. The palate has a smoothly succulent and juicy feel with a bright, brisk and assertive core of juicy red-fruit flavor. Drink or hold.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2015Wine AdvocateThe fruit for the San Giuseppe line from Pecchenino comes exclusively from the vineyards of Le Coste, in the village of Barolo. The 2015 Barolo San Giuseppe opens to a generous and accessible style with solid varietal purity. This cru shows soft contours at the edges that work toward the general accessibility of the wine but don't take away from the sharpness and focus of the bouquet. Pair it with the famous "plin" ravioli of Piedmont, filled with beef or pork.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2015Wine EnthusiastThis has an initially shy nose that eventually reveals rose, toasted hazelnut, new leather, camphor and a hint of tobacco. The palate is youthfully assertive, offering dried cherry, blood orange, espresso and a hint of rusty iron set against tight, grainy tannins that leave a rather dusty, drying finish. KERIN O’KEEFEShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2014Wine SpectatorDistinctive iron and graphite aromas lead off, followed by cherry, tar and licorice notes. Dense, dusty tannins line the finish, with underbrush and tobacco accents. Best from 2023 through 2042. 466 cases made. –BSShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2014Wine and SpiritsThis is red-fruited and brisk, infused with nervous acidity. Notes of menthol, apple skin and dried florals add dimension to the wine, but the tannins are still rigid and will benefit from a few years of cellaring.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2011Wine AdvocateThe 2011 Barolo San Giuseppe exhibits a nice garnet appearance, but the exceptionally ripe fruit offers jammy and strawberry notes. With thin lines and little complexity, it doesn't reach the bar for long-aging Barolo.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
