Damilano Lecinquevigne Barolo 2020 750ml
Description
Five vineyards, one vision. Damilano’s Lecinquevigne (The Five Vineyards) takes a symphonic approach to Barolo, blending sites across the denomination to create harmony from diversity. In the challenging 2020 vintage, this strategy proved prescient – when nature throws curves, diversification provides insurance.
Each vineyard contributes its voice: power from Cerequio, elegance from Cannubi, structure from Fossati, perfume from Brunate, freshness from Raviole. The 2020 vintage tested each site differently, but Damilano’s masterful blending created a wine that’s greater than its individual challenges. It’s risk management through terroir.
The resulting wine shows remarkable completeness for the vintage. The nose offers classic Barolo aromatics – rose, cherry, tar – with unusual intensity, perhaps concentrated by the year’s low yields. Additional notes of spice, tobacco, and herbs add complexity, while a mineral undertone speaks to the diverse soils.
On the palate, Lecinquevigne achieves impressive balance. The blend allows for complementary components – when one vineyard lacks, another compensates. The tannins are firm but refined, the fruit concentrated but fresh, the structure serious but approachable. This is 2020 showing its best face.
Damilano’s 2020 Lecinquevigne demonstrates the wisdom of diversification in challenging times. While single-vineyard purists might object, the results speak for themselves – a complete, balanced Barolo that transcends vintage limitations. For those seeking quality and value in a difficult year, this over-delivers significantly.
- Producer
- Damilano
