Beni di Batasiolo Barolo Briccolina 2015

92 Points James Suckling Aromas of smoke, bark, terracotta and berries follow through to a full body, round, chewy tannins with a hint of dust and a flavorful finish. Better in 2021, but already attractive to drink if you don’t mind the tannins.

92 Points Decanter Batasiolo produces wines from various regions in Piedmont, including a number of Barolos, with an annual total production of 2.5 million bottles. Briccolina is among their best, coming from a small west-facing site in Serralunga. The cherry-scented nose is robust and rather subdued at present, while the palate is fleshy and concentrated in style, ripe and creamy with good depth of fruit and impressive tannic grip. The fruit comes through on the finish, suggesting this should evolve well.

91 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Of the wines presented this year by Beni di Batasiolo, the 2015 Barolo Briccolina is the most powerful and structured. That's because fruit comes from Serralunga d'Alba where soils are thicker and denser, resulting in more concentrated fruit upon harvest. The wine is succulent and velvety in this hot vintage with thick layers of red fruit, plum and prune. This wine is aged in equal parts barrique and botte grande.