Year in and year out, this is an amazing value among Barolos. Damilano’s Lecinquevigne Barolo is drawn from vineyards in five communes – Barolo, Verduno, Novello, La Morra and Grinzane Cavour — and the wine reflects the pure fruit and vivid character of its origins. The 2010 Lecinquvigne is an elegant, appealing and complex Barolo. While it shows the ripeness of the 2010 harvest and the sleek spiciness of French oak, the unique character Nebbiolo grape is clearly evident. Layers of juicy raspberry, plum and cherry fruits are underlain by floral rose hints and elements of leather, sandalwood, smoke and spice. The beautiful, long finish reveals the inherent delicacy and complexity of the wine. Delicious now, it can cellar well for another 10 years.
Damilano, Barolo DOCG (Piemonte, Italy) 2010
By Wayne Belding