ELVIO COGNO BAROLO CASCINA NUOVA 2020

A great value "overachiever" from the experts in Barolo. On this beautiful vineyard near the winery, the team at Cogno are able to attain wonderful fruit ripeness and aroma along with a palate that is flush with beautiful polished tannins. From younger vines, this is a proper food Barolo but also an accessible introduction to the Barolo style. Cellar or decant this total charmer.

96/100 James Suckling (2020 Vintage)
"Extremely perfumed with strawberry and forest floor with some sandalwood, roses and candied watermelon. It’s medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that are bold and solid. Very persistent finish. Chewy at the end. Classic Barolo character. Drink after 2029."

17.5/20 Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com (2020 Vintage)
"Novello. Lustrous and just mid ruby. Dusty, minerally and slowly opening up to subtle cherry. With aeration, lift and vitality. Long, elegant cherry streamlined by supple acidity and long tannins that stick to the palate. Signature elegance. Overachiever."

94/100 Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2020 Vintage)
"The Elvio Cogno 2020 Barolo Cascina Nuova has a hint of smoke and barrel with lots of red fruits, currants and cherries. There is an earthy element that ties in nicely with the oak, and there is a tart or crunchy side to the fruit that concludes with grippy tannins. It ages in large oak casks for 24 months."