Cantine del Castello Conti
Il Rosso dell Donne Boca Nebbiolo Blend
Boca, Novara, Piedmont, Italy
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2018 “Il Rosso delle Donne” pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart, mostly red fruits: Morello cherry, raspberries, strawberry, roses, a whiff of horse blanket, red rope licorice, dried green herbs, and dry gravel. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is a slightly wild but positively gorgeous example of a Nebbiolo-based blend from Alto Piemonte. There’s an old school feel about this that completely charms the heart. Too bad there is so little of it: the entire Boca DOC has less than 50 acres planted to vine. Castello Conti only made 3912 bottles of this gem. Drink now through 2048+.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2018 “Il Rosso delle Donne” pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart, mostly red fruits: Morello cherry, raspberries, strawberry, roses, a whiff of horse blanket, red rope licorice, dried green herbs, and dry gravel. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is a slightly wild but positively gorgeous example of a Nebbiolo-based blend from Alto Piemonte. There’s an old school feel about this that completely charms the heart. Too bad there is so little of it: the entire Boca DOC has less than 50 acres planted to vine. Castello Conti only made 3912 bottles of this gem. Drink now through 2048+.
May 23rd, 2025
A rustic and delicious Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo blend (apparently 70% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina, 10% Uva Rara, but nothing stated on the bottle). My Piemonte fans loved it, but not sure this would wow the masses. Similar to a Barbaresco, or Langhe Rosso, but higher-toned notes and tobacco/leather notes. Can't wait to try more from these gals.
A rustic and delicious Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo blend (apparently 70% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina, 10% Uva Rara, but nothing stated on the bottle). My Piemonte fans loved it, but not sure this would wow the masses. Similar to a Barbaresco, or Langhe Rosso, but higher-toned notes and tobacco/leather notes. Can't wait to try more from these gals.
Jan 3rd, 2019
Lean, mean and racy. Decanting helped round this one out.
Lean, mean and racy. Decanting helped round this one out.
May 20th, 2018Aran had this 11 years ago
Aran had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2014
2005 Cantine del Castello de Conti 'Il Rosso delle Donne' Boca - decant for an hour and have with pork sausages. Or hold for another 5 yrs easily. #electric #acidity #nebbiolo #vespolina #uvarara #piedmont #boca #toosoon #letitage
2005 Cantine del Castello de Conti 'Il Rosso delle Donne' Boca - decant for an hour and have with pork sausages. Or hold for another 5 yrs easily. #electric #acidity #nebbiolo #vespolina #uvarara #piedmont #boca #toosoon #letitage
Mar 26th, 2017
I think this is the first Boca wine I've had. Well structured and very friendly to Italian Sunday gravy with friends. Thanks Nate!
I think this is the first Boca wine I've had. Well structured and very friendly to Italian Sunday gravy with friends. Thanks Nate!
Dec 21st, 2015
Dried fall potpourri. Wish it had a little more fruit
Dried fall potpourri. Wish it had a little more fruit
Nov 18th, 2015Great saturated red color, wet granite, stone, mineral - hints of herbaceous spearmint, tar, roses - in a great place now and will improve for 5+? years.... Hard to find but I will find some....2009 vintage
Great saturated red color, wet granite, stone, mineral - hints of herbaceous spearmint, tar, roses - in a great place now and will improve for 5+? years.... Hard to find but I will find some....2009 vintage
Jul 22nd, 2015
Tasting better and better each time tried. Open and approachable. Great with roasted pork tonight
Tasting better and better each time tried. Open and approachable. Great with roasted pork tonight
Feb 16th, 2015
Even better than the last bottle!
Even better than the last bottle!
Feb 16th, 2015