95 Points Jeb Dunnuck
The 2021 Barolo Cascina Nuova is highly aromatic and expressive of anise, incense, blood orange, and cranberry. The palate is medium-bodied but with a well-defined, even feel as well as ripe tannins and ripe acidity. It offers exceptional aromatics and structure that are emblematic of the vintage, and it should only improve over the next two decades if stored in cool cellars. A mix of the two Nebbiolo clones (60% Lampia and 40% Michet), this was vinified with a long maceration and submerged cap for 40 days, followed by two years in barrels.
 
93 Points Wine Spectator
Balanced and harmonious, this red delivers cherry, raspberry, spice, mineral and chocolate flavors supported by a spine of refined tannins. Turns more focused on the long, mineral- and spice-tinged aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2043.
 
Winemaker Notes
Though it remains the most approachable of Cogno's Barolos, the Barolo Cascina Nuova 2021 reveals itself in a sublime and captivating way—perhaps more so than ever before. The nose is seductive, offering intense and sweet notes of ripe, juicy berries, pomegranate, sweet spices, and balsamic hints. On the palate, it displays a beautiful acidsavory interplay, with dense yet pleasant and refined tannins. Full and balanced, it shows remarkable persistence, with lingering aromas that echo the nose.