Barolo Castellero Brezza 2019 (750ML)

95 Points, Kerin O'Keefe, www.kerinokeefe.com: "rezza’s 2019 Castellero is smooth, bright and delicious, delivering juicy red berry, baking spice, crushed mint, orange zest and star anise aromas that carry over to the racy, focused palate. It’s loaded with youthful tension and shows great aging potential. Drink 2029–2044." 04/23

94 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2019 Barolo Castellero is a deep, beguiling wine. Deeply pitched spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs meld into a core of dark-toned fruit. Virile and imposing, with notable inner sweetness, the Castellero is stunning. There's a bit of new oak influence, but it is not dominant. This is another superb Barolo from Brezza." 11/22

94 Points, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, EDITORS CHOICE: "This wine slowly lifts out of the glass with aromas of mixed red and dark-hued berries, balsam, wild mint and sweet spice. Mouthfilling and somewhat imposing, the wine shows cherry and blackberry with an aged tobacco and tea note on the smoldering finish. Drink 2026–2050..." 4/24