Suckling 97:
Very perfumed with flowers and sandalwood. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine tannins that are so long and intense. This will compete with top Brunellos. Linear and driven at the end. From organically grown grapes. Best after 2026.
Best Berardo ever for Falstaff, too:
Bright ruby red with brilliant core. On the nose bright spice, fine blood orange, some graphite and red berryish fruit. On the palate very juicy, clear, with pronounced red fruit, fine saltiness, swings long, very elegant on ripe fruit.
And for Decanter:
Selected from the estate’s Berardo vineyard, at an average altitude of 350 metres. The 35-hectare site is characterized by calcareous clay loam. The wine exudes seductive nuances of dusty earth, forest undergrowth and tobacco. Expansive and savoury, the dark fruited palate flaunts mellowed black currant and plum suffused with iron and leather. The tannins are grainy yet yielding, and a core of zesty acidity leads to a long, appetizing finish. This begs for a hearty mushroom-based pasta dish.
