Diego Conterno

Barolo Nebbiolo

9.0115 ratings
9.012 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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9.0

The 2019 Barolo is powerful, burly and full of character. Although not especially refined, the straight Barolo has a ton of personality. Time in the glass brings out scents to tobacco, dried herbs, lavender, cedar and menthol. I would give this a good bit of air. There's a lot going on here. This is really quite impressive in its peer group, and beyond that, too. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)

The 2019 Barolo is powerful, burly and full of character. Although not especially refined, the straight Barolo has a ton of personality. Time in the glass brings out scents to tobacco, dried herbs, lavender, cedar and menthol. I would give this a good bit of air. There's a lot going on here. This is really quite impressive in its peer group, and beyond that, too. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)

Nov 2nd, 2023
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9.2

The 2017 Barolo is a very pretty, gracious Barolo that will drink well upon release. Aromatic and lifted, but with plenty of structure beneath, the 2017 is a great introduction to the estate's wines. Dried herbs, sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, mint and pine lend quite a bit of aromatic nuance to this expressive, mid-weight Barolo from Conterno. Terrific. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2021)

The 2017 Barolo is a very pretty, gracious Barolo that will drink well upon release. Aromatic and lifted, but with plenty of structure beneath, the 2017 is a great introduction to the estate's wines. Dried herbs, sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, mint and pine lend quite a bit of aromatic nuance to this expressive, mid-weight Barolo from Conterno. Terrific. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2021)

Nov 4th, 2021
Tracy Hall

A little on the tart side for me. Better after a few days. Maybe 3 more years. NBI

A little on the tart side for me. Better after a few days. Maybe 3 more years. NBI

Feb 13th, 2021
Martin Bergo

Some age on this will make it smashing.

Some age on this will make it smashing.

Oct 16th, 2020
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.0

Still too young

Still too young

Dec 5th, 2019
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.1

Drinks well right now

Drinks well right now

Dec 5th, 2019
Conrad Green

Pretty with roses and blackcurrant on the nose. Good balance. Still a little tight and acidic on the end but this is young.

Pretty with roses and blackcurrant on the nose. Good balance. Still a little tight and acidic on the end but this is young.

Nov 3rd, 2019
BurgundyFan

Ready to drink, high acidity, delicious

Ready to drink, high acidity, delicious

1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2014
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2019 vintage. Last tasted 10.18.23. Still mucho lean and mean but slightly more composed in 6 months. This will rock for the holidays but open and decant for 7-8 hours beforehand. 4.3.24.

2019 vintage. Last tasted 10.18.23. Still mucho lean and mean but slightly more composed in 6 months. This will rock for the holidays but open and decant for 7-8 hours beforehand. 4.3.24.

Apr 3rd, 2024
Huy Tran

Solid. On the lighter side.

Solid. On the lighter side.

Dec 26th, 2023