The 2019 Barolo Riserva Perno offers a captivating mix of power and inner sweetness. Spice, menthol, licorice, orange peel and sweet red cherry build in the glass. The Riserva has gorgeous depth and plenty of inner perfume to match, but the tannins clearly need time to soften. The straight Riserva really hits a sweet spot of balance between fruit, acid and structure. - By Antonio Galloni on January 2025