Critics Ratings

Galardi Terra di Lavoro 2006
‘The 2006 Terra di Lavoro presents an intriguing combination of compelling inner sweetness wrapped around a firm, imposing frame. This is a very Barolo-like Terra di Lavoro that gradually opens up to reveal is pedigree, with endless layers of fruit and an eternal finish. Readers who own the 2006 are fortunate, but significant patience is required. This is a majestic Terra di Lavoro. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2036.’ – Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 97/100 (Aug 2010)

Galardi Terra di Lavoro 2007
‘Dense and compact, offering sappy layers of ripe blackberry coulis, cassis and plum skin notes, which weave between hints of pine, tar and spice. Rich yet supple, with fine tannins on the long, ashy finish. Aglianico and Piedirosso. Drink now through 2022.’ – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Aug 2011)

‘The 2007 Terra di Lavoro emerges from the glass with an array of floral red fruit, spices, berries and minerals. It is an especially forward, opulent Terra di Lavoro bursting with exuberance. There is something viscerally thrilling about the 2007, perhaps because Terra di Lavoro is typically so reticent when it is young. Not here. This is an open, wonderfully expressive vintage. The only thing left to wonder is if the wine will ever shut down in bottle. For now, readers who want to understand what makes Terra di Lavoro such a pedigreed wine may want to start here. Readers who prefer a firmer style will likely gravitate towards the 2006 or 2008, but this is a flat-out great bottle of wine with an explosive personality that carries through to the long, intensely satisfying finish. In 2007 the weather was consistently hot, but the 2007 doesn’t show the jamminess of the 2003 nor the sheer power of the 2001. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032.’ – Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 97/100 (Aug 2010)

Provenance

Private Client