Critic Scores:

• 94 – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
• 91 – Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
• 92 – James Suckling
• 91 – Stephen Brook, Decanter

Hailing from the high-altitude vineyards of Treiso, the 2016 Meruzzano is a profound testament to a benchmark Piedmontese vintage characterized by a cool spring and a long, balanced ripening season.

This Barbaresco presents a dark crimson hue and an aromatic profile of immense depth, where notes of smoky tobacco, worn leather, and licorice entwine with brooding layers of dried herbs and melted road tar.

On the palate, the wine is imposing and virile, showcasing a dense core of black cherry and plum supported by a rigid, muscular architecture of "imposing tannins and inward feel," as noted by Antonio Galloni.

Its concentrated frame is balanced by a persistent, savory finish that reveals nuances of menthol and spice, marking it as a potent expression of Nebbiolo that prioritizes structural integrity and varietal purity.