Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Damilano – Lecinquevigne Barolo – 2016
Barolo DOCG – Piemonte, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A classic, elegant Barolo from Damilano, sourced from multiple vineyards across the Barolo commune (“Lecinquevigne” = five vineyards). 100% Nebbiolo, expressing a refined, traditional profile with precision rather than brute force. The 2016 vintage delivers clarity, balance, and aromatic purity, an excellent example of Barolo with both structure and charm.

Aromas & Flavors
Beautifully expressive bouquet of rose petals, dried cherry, tart red berries, orange peel, and subtle spice. The aromatic profile remains lifted and graceful through the glass, maintaining freshness and definition until the last sip.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and finely knit tannins. Elegant, linear, and well-proportioned. After ~45 minutes of decanting, the wine opens nicely, gaining aromatic depth and textural harmony without losing its Nebbiolo-driven tension.

Food Pairings
Ideal with braised meats, mushroom-based dishes, truffle pasta, veal, or aged hard cheeses. Also compelling with savory, umami-driven plates.

Verdict
A very well-made, classic Barolo that emphasizes elegance and aromatic finesse over power. The 2016 vintage shines here, offering balance, poise, and a clear expression of Nebbiolo’s signature “rose and tart” character.

Did You Know?
Lecinquevigne is Damilano’s interpretation of a multi-vineyard Barolo, designed to showcase the broader Barolo terroir while maintaining consistency and approachability, especially in strong vintages like 2016.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
Graceful and expressive rather than imposing. After a short decant, this Barolo truly comes alive, floral, tart, and polished. A refined take on Nebbiolo that rewards patience and attention. — 8 days ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

My third wine from Damilano. Very good. With red (raspberry mostly) and dark fruit (blackberry). Also: vanilla, licorice (maybe) and leather. — 2 years ago

J

9.2

Pinkish Italian wine, very well developed. Reminds me of a rombauer or earthquake zin. Solid. Only drink if you want something deep, rich, and complex. Pairs very well with green grapes and crackers, but not a dry aged steak or seafood. Not a heavy drinking wine.

$80
— 2 years ago

Rufus King

9.1

Delicious, rich Nebbiolo at DAVIO’S at Logan Airport, Boston — 3 months ago

FabianG

8.9

#traderjoes — 9 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

The origins of the Damilano family dates back to over a century ago, when Guiseppe Borgogno, the great-grandfather of the current owners, started to grow and make wine from his own grapes. Medium Ruby with aromas of fresh berry fruits and generous spice. On the palate this medium body wine shows flavors of juicy cherry and blackberry with notes of citrus and vanilla spice. Light tannin structure, lively acidity, medium ending with fruit finish. Nice value. Drink now, consistent, no aging benefit. — 2 years ago

A E Weber

9.3

Perfecto Barbera! Ciao! — 3 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

Delicious Chinato. A staple at the house. — 4 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.0

Okay Nebbiolo. Not much going on. Subtle and deep red fruit and not much finish. Disappointing. — 4 months ago

"Odedi"

9.3

Damilano Raviole Barolo 2017, Piedmont, Italy

Ruby in color with medium plus intensity.

Beautiful nose of red and black fruits, wild flowers, tobacco, coffee, herbs and peppercorn.

Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with cooked cherries, blueberries, currants, plums, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, earth, black tea and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This Single Vineyard Barolo is elegant and fruity. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Complex and entertaining.

Wine Enthusiasts 92 points.

This 7 year old Barolo is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good by itself or with food, and a great sipping wine.

100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 2 years.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$70 (at release). — a year ago