Sordo Barolo Villero 2017

Another of the more esteemed Sordo trio from the Castiglione Falletto commune, this tells us so much about the individuality of each of the vineyards. You could be forgiven to suggest that this is a Barolo for Burgundy fans, with its more delicate approach, the fruits toward crimson rather than darker, while typical characters of dried flowers remain. The next set of interplays are more unique, fleeting wafts of charcoal, dare one says cooked fish, and certainly a crushed rocky note. Intensely savoury yet still very pretty, the palate is complex and complete. Lots to get around here, and worth every moment as you do so.

Tony Love

Journalist at Winepilot

Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au

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