Exotic and brawny, with an alluring nose of tar and licorice interlaced with violets and roses. Muscular tannins frame streamlined cherry fruit and earth tones in the mouth. Nicely persistent. Although not the most sophisticated of Barolos, Veglio offers solid value in the category. Best after 2013.
— W.E.
(2/1/2010)
Impressive for its alluring nose with multiple layers of Indian spice, cherry fruit and leather. Ripe fruit is intense and focused on the palate while the long finish exhibits some slightly rustic character. Give the burly tannins four or five years to integrate fully.
— W.E.
(2/1/2010)
This is a powerful bully of a wine but a good value in the pricey Barolo category. Sweaty, masculine aromas lead to a concentrated palate framed by strapping tannins and flavors of black earth and violets. Medium finish. Give it a few years to grow up.
— W.E.
(2/1/2010)
The nose is complex, showing smoky dark cherry fruit, roses and cinammon. A pleasant wine on the palate, it shows the same complexity, but lacks concentration. A medium finish. A good wine that will work well with food, but it needs a little extra on the palate to make it special.
— M.G.
(4/1/2007)
Light-bodied and lacking in tannin, this is a more traditional Barbera, with attractive mixed berry fruit on the nose, followed by forest floor and graham cracker flavors in the mouth. Drink now.
— W.E.
(2/1/2010)
Really charming, with a nose of green plums, red berries and earth that jumps out of the glass and curls up in your lap. The palate is lacking a bit in intensity but makes up for it with iresistable cassis flavor followed by fresh-roasted coffee. The bracing acidity would be well matched by a cheese-laden dish such as lasagna. Drink now to one year.
— W.E.
(2/1/2010)
This opens with aromas of candied fruit and pressed blue flower. The mouthfeel is fresh and capped by crisp acidity. Pair it with cheesy pizza or appetizers.
— M.L.
(9/1/2012)