96 points. - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
95 points. - James Suckling
94+ points. - Vinous
92 points. - Wine Spectator
The 2008 ‘Campè’ sits in a beautifully balanced, classical register — opening with lifted aromas of rose petal, red cherry and spice, layered with liquorice, tobacco, cedar and dried herbs. On the palate, it shows a compelling interplay between elegance and structure, with finely built tannins framing a core of precise, vibrant fruit. There is both richness and restraint here, with notes of tar, smoke and balsamic nuances adding complexity. As it opens, the wine gains depth and power, finishing long, savoury and mineral-driven. A refined, age-worthy Barolo that leans more toward precision and tension than the opulence of warmer vintages. Ideal with braised beef, veal cheek, lamb shoulder, truffle pasta, porcini risotto or aged cheeses — dishes that complement its structure, savoury depth and evolving complexity.