Ruby with garnet edges. The perfume is lifted, concentrated and very appealing, a mix of plump berry fruit aromas, violets, clove and aniseed, crushed rocks and iron filings. In the mouth the wine is beautifully pure, combining depth with elegance, subtle flavours, minerality, blood orange acidity and ultra-fine tannins fanning like a peacock's tail across the tongue and flowing to a subtle yet exceptionally long finish. Young though it is, this is a gorgeous wine of exceptional structure, line and length. 97pts Drink 2022-2050 Stephen Blandford for Huon Hooke

The Real Review's #2 Barolo of 2018.

The Azelia 2018 Barolo Cerretta is a bold and powerful expression with dark fruit, grilled herb and ferrous notes of rusty iron that stand out strong in this hot vintage. The wine tastes firm and almost salty on the palate with long, polished tannins. This bottle is a shiny gem in this estate portfolio. 95 pts - Monica Larner for The Wine Advocate.