2018 Achille Boroli, Brunella - Barolo DOCG - 3 Bottle (0.75L)

This wine from a 2.8-hectare monopole in Castiglione Falletto is praised for its finesse, aromas of red fruit and balsamic notes, and beautifully balanced Nebbiolo structure, despite the vintage being generally more understated.

Aging potential

Barolo Brunella is a great, structured wine made from the Nebbiolo grape, built to stand the test of time. Although the 2018 vintage is generally more supple and approachable at a younger age than the monumental 2016 or 2019 vintages, Brunella has a fine tannic backbone.
• Estimated peak drinking window: 2026–2038
• Current status: The wine is now entering its first phase of full maturity. The tannins of its youth are beginning to soften, giving way to aromatic complexity (forest floor, balsamic notes, dark fruit).
• Advice: You can open a first bottle now to see how it is developing (consider decanting it 1 to 2 hours beforehand). The remaining bottles will continue to improve over the next ten years without any problem if stored in a suitable cellar (stable temperature of around 12–14°C and good humidity).

A single bottle of this vintage currently sells at wine merchants and online retailers for around €91 to €113.

Here are the main tasting notes and scores for this wine:
• Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 93+/100
• Wine Spectator: 93/100
• Gardini (Luca Gardini): 97/100
• James Suckling: 91/100 (or 93/100 according to some tastings)
• Vivino: 4.3/5 (community average rating)

- Parker points: 93+/100
- Fill level (neck)
- Label condition (Excellent)
- Capsule condition (Excellent)
- 750 ml
- Bottled at the estate
- Ready to drink or suitable for aging
- Shipping method: postal service (Colissimo, etc.)