- Nebbiolo from less than a single hectare in front of the Molino winery
- Before the law of the Crus in 2008, this parcel was known as Gancia
- Calcareous soil with a high proportion of sand (20-30%)
- Maceration on the skins for 10 days in stainless steel, followed by a 20-day fermentation
- Aged 24 months in lightly toasted and untoasted Allier French oak barriques (10% new)
- Approximately 350 cases produced each year
- 1990 was the first vintage
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-MMO-21-20 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2024-05-30
"A perfumed nose with vibrant cherries, raspberries, red spices, dried rosemary and dried pomegranate skin. A lot of freshness and good energy with a medium body and ripe, well-integrated tannins that form the backbone of the wine. It shows beautiful fruit and it's nicely toned and delicate, yet it remains dry and savory, highlighting its gastronomic aspect. Try after 2027."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2024-05-15
"Jeweled ruby in hue, the 2020 Barolo Bricco Luciani is spicier and more layered and presents a more nuanced profile, with aromas of anise, peppercorn, ripe grenadine, menthol, and stony earth. Structured and medium-bodied, it's lifted throughout the palate, with good concentration and a long finish. It offers a very refined feel that's characteristic of the range and the style, while it's also expressive of the more structured profile of the site. Drink 2025-2040."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Bricco Luciani is another fine effort from Molino. It shows a bit more new oak sheen than some of the other wines in the range, but not in a bad way. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, cedar, new leather and a kiss of French oak all run through this super-expressive, mid-weight Barolo. This sees six months in French oak, followed by 13-14 months in cask."
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-04-04
"The Mauro Molino 2020 Barolo Bricco Luciani has a spicy nose with toasted oak, heritage rose, pastry cream that is connected to the oak and baked blueberry. However, the oak is driving the bus. The wine shows good acidity but remains very spice-driven throughout. Fruit comes from La Morra, and 4,457 bottles were made."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
92
Date
2024-04-29
"A medley of Marasca cherries, cinnamon stick, whole clove, new leather, cedar, and bay leaf greets the senses, unfurling into notes of turned earth as the wine opens. The palate is giving and lush, adorned with raspberry and strawberry compote and a hint of vanilla. Fine tannins and roasted oak notes contribute to an elegant tannic structure, making it a decidedly pretty wine. Drink now through 2040. ‡J.P"