96 pts Kerin O’Keefe
“Aromas of rose, woodland berry, underbrush and spice form the fragrant, expressive nose on the fantastic 2018 Vignolo Riserva. The smooth, delicious palate mirrors the nose, delivering fleshy raspberry, wild strawberry, truffle and baking spice before a minty finish. Tightly woven, polished tannins offer enveloping support while fresh acidity keeps it beautifully balanced. While this already almost approachable, it will age beautifully for years. Drink 20262038. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O’Keefe August 2024

17.5Jancis Robinson
Lustrous mid to deep ruby with orange tinges. Deep and concentrated but not really open on the nose, hinting at saline, minerally notes. Succulent yet still compact on the palate with deep, gravely tannins and with the perfect dose of supple acidity. A finely balanced, energetic whole.[Walter Speller,15/11/2023]
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2038

* rare Cru not often seen from this tiny 1.35ha plot, drinks sooner than the VSG
Vineyard Parcel(s): Various inside the Vignolo MGA Cru
Vineyard Size: 1.35 ha
Vineyard Character: steep hillside
Slope Direction: South-West
48-60 months in Slavonian Oak botti of 20-30-50-80-100 hl, + 12 months in bottle before release

Vineyard Parcel(s): Various inside the Vignolo MGA
Vineyard Size: 1.35 ha
Vineyard Character: steep hillside
Slope Direction: South-West

From this cru come wines of excellent structure with tannins that are soft and sweet from early in its life.. The perfume is typically intense and open, evolving into an intense spiced fruit. The initial perfumes are fruity and then followed by floral aspects, then spices, all open and intense.