Product Overview
Varietal Composition: 100% Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Farming Practices: Certified organic by IT BIO 008
95 Points, "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast
"Varietal aromas of rose, camphor, new leather and ripe dark-skinned berry lead the nose. Firmly structured and still youthfully austere but already delicious, the palate delivers ripe Marasca cherry, cranberry, licorice and tobacco alongside a tannic backbone. Vibrant acidity keeps it balanced and loaded with energy. Drink 2028–2038." -KO, 9/1/22
93 Points - Vinous
"The 2018 Barolo Sarmassa benefits from the addition of the fruit that would have gone into the Riserva. A Barolo of breadth and power, the Sarmassa possesses terrific depth and plenty of substance. Dark plum, gravel, cured meat, smoke, licorice and incense add to a feeling of somber gravitas. I won't be surprised if the 2018 turns out to be even better than this note suggests. Hints of dried herb, menthol, licorice, tobacco and incense linger on a finish graced with notable aromatic complexity." -AG, Nov/2021
92 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2018 Barolo Sarmassa (a certified organic wine) is pristine and polished throughout. The Nebbiolo grape has this terrific capacity of delivering deep inner power in a manner that is not immediately apparent. It creeps up on you, delivering more complexity and nuance along the way. Only the 15% alcohol is out of line (this extra heat is a problem throughout the vintage), but the wine otherwise comes together with good focus. Production is 8,692 bottles."
