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Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne 2021 750ml
🇮🇹 Ruby red with orange reflections. Dried cherries, dried roses, licorice, mint.
Producer Notes
Damilano’s Lecinquevigne (‘the five vineyards’) is a blend of fruit from five of Barolo’s most prestigious MGA (Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive) sites: Brunate, Liste, Cerequio, Cannubi, and Raviole. Aged in large traditional botte, the wine is open-knit in texture and expressive from the outset. Ruby red with orange reflections. An intense bouquet of dried cherries, ...Show More >
Producer Notes
Damilano’s Lecinquevigne (‘the five vineyards’) is a blend of fruit from five of Barolo’s most prestigious MGA (Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive) sites: Brunate, Liste, Cerequio, Cannubi, and Raviole. Aged in large traditional botte, the wine is open-knit in texture and expressive from the outset. Ruby red with orange reflections. An intense bouquet of dried cherries, dried roses, licorice, mint, leather, tobacco, violet, and tar. Full-bodied on the palate with smoothness, density, soft tannins, and a long, vibrant, savory finish. Drinkable now, best from 2026 through 2045.
Expert Reviews — Vintage 2021
- James Suckling 95 pts | Fine-tuned and elegant with dried cherries, dried roses, licorice, and mint. Full-bodied with smoothness, density, soft tannins, and a long, vibrant finish. Drinkable now, best from 2026.
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 93 pts | Blend of five MGA sites. Nice intensity and standard Nebbiolo complexity with dark fruit, cassis, spice, and toasted tobacco leaf. Aged in large botte, open-knit in texture. Pull the cork now or wait.
- Wine Spectator 93 pts | Cherry, strawberry, rose, mineral, and white pepper. Expressive yet linear and taut. Excellent harmony and potential. Best from 2028–2045.
- Wine Enthusiast 91 pts | Pure, lifted aromatics of fresh roses and red cherries. Elegant fruit and pristine flavors. Sparkles with tart red fruits and unmistakable Nebbiolo vibrancy.
Food Pairings
- Braised short ribs or slow-roasted lamb
- Game birds or wild boar ragù
- Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno
- Mushroom risotto or truffle pasta
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Wine Information:
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Barolo
Variety: Nebbiolo
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
"With fruit from Brunate, Liste, Cerequio, Cannubi and Raviole, the 2019 Barolo Lecinquevigne is a little subdued on first nose and would benefit from more time in bottle. This wine offers an appellation-wide taste of Nebbiolo, and the focus, consequently, is on the grape more than any single vineyard. These kinds of blends work very well in a vintage like 2019 that holds its own in terms of balance, intensity and texture."
Wine Advocate - 93 points
"Very perfumed and pretty with ripe berry, terra-cotta, and rose petal aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a lovely creamy texture. Fresh and bright. Delicious now but will age nicely."
James Suckling - 93 points
