Barolo Perarmando Parusso 2018 (750ML)

96 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "A rich nose, packed with aromas of ripe and dried red fruit, including heaps of wild strawberries. There’s fresh orange rind, too and on the savory side, notes of cloves, perfumed bark and brighter flowers. Full-bodied with a very silky but firm texture. The strawberry and citrus fruit is ingrained in the velvety tannins and the combination gives a very long finish. Twist of red licorice at the end. This is nicely structured and well balanced, but needs plenty of time. Try from 2026." 03/22

94 Points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter: "Vibrant red and orange rim to the glass. Lovely fruit and savoury aspects - the dried flower aromas are so abundant but they're edged with deep and seductive red fruit nuances too. It's soft and delicate on the nose yet so expressive and rich. Generous aromatics, with cola cube aspects. Grippy from the start, the tannins here make an immediate impression coating the mouth and giving structure to the rich, seductive cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruits. The tannins are so well integrated though, soft, plump, slightly chewy and really lovely in their texture. This is well rounded but with a precise and quite deep core. Lots going on here with a real lingering depth of cherry, coffee and stone. Feels mature and sophisticated and more expansive in the mouth than the Mariondino." 02/22