2017 Castello di Verduno Rabajà Barbaresco

95 Points - Antonio Galloni – “The 2017 Barbaresco Rabajà is sure to put a smile on readers’ faces. Ample and generous, the 2017 captures the radiant side of the year, which gives the wine so much appeal and also softens some of the firmness that can make Rabajà Barbarescos hard to taste in their youth, although there is plenty of underlying structure. What I love most about the 2017 is the way it envelops all of the senses. It is, quite frankly, utterly irresistible.”

17+/20 Jancis Robinson (Walter Speller) – “Barbaresco. Tasted blind. Mid ruby with orange tinges. Deep, brooding nose of ripe, sweet fruit and a little dramatic. Hints of iron, too. Gorgeous, lively acidity cuts through ripe fruit that is still a little backward. Fine sandy tannins complement the whole. Really youthful and not ready yet, but with lots of promise. Very elegant palate weight. (WS)”