Mauro Molino Mauro Molino Barolo Gallinotto 2019 750ml

Mauro Molino bought this vineyard in the 1990s, but the first vintage was not produced from it until 2001. The first of the single vineyard wines, the 2019 Barolo Gallinotto is lifted with mineral, fresh mint, and tarragon and has a floral imprint of wet stone, red cherry, and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied but takes on crunchy fresh acidity, with fine though present tannins, and has a cooling effect throughout. The palate reveals notes of anise, mint, and pomegranate. Allow for another year in bottle and drink 2024–2040. (Audrey Frick)

The 2020 Barolo Gallinotto, from vines in Berri, makes a strong first impression. A burst of dark, macerated cherry, spice, crushed leaves, new leather, tobacco, orange peel and mint races out of the glass. More than anything else, the Gallinotto impresses with its translucent energy, depth and beguiling complexity. Aging is 60% cask and 40% used French oak barrique. This is beautifully done. (Antonio Galloni)

Harmonious, this red sports cherry and raspberry flavors at the core, accented by eucalyptus, tobacco and mineral. Reveals a lean frame infused with assertive, grainy tannins. This will need a few years to integrate. Best from 2026 through 2042. 900 cases made, 300 cases imported. (Bruce Sanderson)

Medium ruby in color, the 2020 Barolo Gallinotto is distinctive, with floral and savory aromas in its forward notes of perfectly ripe apricots, candied raspberries, fresh mint, and orange peel. Ripe though medium-bodied, it displays a bit more intensity on the palate, with iron mineral notes, salted orange, and a clean, stony finish. It’s a touch more angular in its feel and is going to show well over the coming 10–12 years. (Audrey Frick)

The 2019 Barolo Gallinotto is a very pretty wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. There’s plenty of immediacy, but not quite the depth or complexity of the very best wines in the range. Succulent red cherry fruit, cedar, pipe tobacco, menthol and dried flowers linger. (Antonio Galloni)