The 2017 Barolo Albarella is a beautiful, inviting wine. Bright floral aromatics, orange peel and spice give the 2017 a pretty top register to balance the natural raciness of the year. Super-ripe red cherry, blood orange, mint and cinnamon lead into a finish supported by firm yet well-integrated tannins. This is very nicely done.
93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2021)
A full-bodied red with sweet, ripe-plum and black-cherry aromas and flavors, together with hints of vanilla and crushed brazil nuts. The tannins are fine and firm, but provide no real barrier to the intense fruit flavors that push through the long finish. For that it’s tempting now, but better to wait two to three years. Try from 2023.
93 points, James Suckling (Jul 2021)
The Andrea Oberto 2017 Barolo Albarella, with fruit from the village of Barolo, shows round and ripe fruit with black cherry, plum and crème de cassis. The ripeness is not intrusive nor too heavy, although the entire aromatic and taste profile of this wine is pushed in the direction of power and determination. Like the other samples in this flight, the alcohol content clocks in at a noticeable 15%, but that extra fruit texture and richness do a pretty good job of smoothing it over. This is a medium-term Barolo for sure. Enjoy with an easy meat dish. Only 5,300 bottles were made.
91 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jun 2021)