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"...this red is supple and fragrant, showing lovely harmony."-Wine Spectator
There aren't many entry-level Barolos out there that offer the kind of reliable, old-school character and class that Damilano's Lecinquevigne displays, vintage after vintage. That has everything to do with the wine's origins. A true appellation expression, Lecinquevigne is composed of vineyards in the five main villages of the region – Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Barolo, and Novello – which allows for remarkable stylistic consistency in the face of varying vintage conditions.
Antonio Galloni notes of the 2020 vintage, "Grace, elegance and understatement are some of the qualities readers will find in the 2020 Barolos ... Overall, 2020 is a vintage of mid-weight Barolos. These are wines to admire for their balance and seductive appeal more than their power or structure," characteristics readily apparent in the 2020 Lecinquevigne. "The 2020 Lecinquevigne from Damilano is all about fragrance and finesse," writes Kerin O'Keefe, while Wine Spectator concurrs in their 94-point review, calling it "elegant, with the potential to develop over the next two decades."
Long-time fans of the wine will find everything they've come to know and love from Damilano, while those looking to introduce themselves to the classic Barolo style without breaking the break should look no further than this confident and poised expression. |