(from 11 different parcels totaling 1

(88-90)/2012+

Apple jelly

The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity

Discreet wood and menthol notes frame the very ripe aromas of cassis

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Arione Vintage:2021 (from 11 different parcels totalingTasted from barrel, the 2018 Barolo Arione still has another year in botte and time in bottle before its commercial release. However, the wine shows a distinct personality that is immediately gentle and open knit despite its very young age. With fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, there is ethereal softness here, but this characterization is relative considering the ample power and depth always associated with this site. It feels like this 2018 vintage is