Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Arione other_regions_italy with a gripping sense of

with a gripping sense of structure that is yielding but dense at the same time

tobacco and a touch of chimney soot after time

round and polished middle weight plus flavors that possess plenty of underlying muscle and power on the hugely long

An expressive nose of high-toned red currant aromas display hints of spice and a nuance of crushed leaf

The finer middle weight flavors aren’t as powerful though I like the vibrancy on the dusty

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Arione other_regions_italy with a gripping sense ofTasted 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