“Drawing upon fruit from one of the most interesting and consistent subzones in the appellation, the Schiavenza 2016 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba puts a lot of intensity and beauty right up there for you to admire. The bouquet shows a glossy, polished quality with shiny cherry and plum. That smoothness applies to the palate, most specifically to the tannins that leave some astringency at this young stage but are otherwise integrated. The wine’s complexity is enhanced by spice, rusted iron, blood orange, balsam herb and hints of truffle essence. Schiavenza offers us terrific value in this classic vintage.” – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

“Camphor, wild-herb, rose and underbrush aromas shape the nose. The full-bodied, muscular palate doles out dried black cherry, blood orange and licorice alongside assertive close-grained tannins that grip the close. Drink after 2026.” – Wine Enthusiast

“The 2016 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba is a punchy, fruity wine that will drink well right out of the gate. A burst of dark red cherry and plum fruit gives the 2016 a good deal of immediacy. Time in the glass brings out the wine’s natural power. The Comune is a blend of fruit from Meriame and Cerrati. It is one of my favorite wines in the range.” – Vinous

“Intens, kersen, pruimen, rokerig. Rijp en verleidelijk, mooie tannine, diepgang.” – Perswijn

“Vibrant and velvety, this Barolo features cherry, currant, rose and a hint of tar flavors, with elements of iron, earth and tobacco around the edges. It’s firm, yet feels more approachable than many 2016s at this stage. Fine length, with a chalky feel. Best from 2022 through 2042.” – Wine Spectator