The 2016 Barolo Riserva Gramolere takes all the Gramolere signature and amplifies them, partly because of the richer vintage but also through a more extracted approach that also features a stronger oak imprint. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and dried herbs are beautifully dialed up.

The Manzone 2016 Barolo Riserva Gramolere shows a very polished and tight set of aromas while also offering pretty intensity. Compared to the 2019 Barolo Gramolere released at the same time, this Riserva is slightly more aged, but not by much, and the wine has superior balance overall. You still get an extra dose of oak spice, but the overlap is smoother in the case of this bottle. - Monica Larner