Conca Barolo Nebbiolo

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. No formal notes due to the setting but yeah, this was pretty special from the beginning. I have long been a fan of Renato Ratti’s “Marscenasco” however Conca, the MGA for which they are most proud of, has been more modern in recent history, spending some time in French barrique (for the record, I lean traditionalist). On top of that, many 2009 Barolo’s have come across overblown to my palate. Yet this was sublime. Proving, once again that there is always something to learn. The fruit was 2009 powerful but balanced with acid and freshness. There was plenty tar and roses and all the tannin one should expect from Conca. Fabulous stuff. Drink now through 2044.

Pretty near term drinking. Rose petals and strawberries. Went well with sushi!

Pretty tired.

Medium Ruby with elegant aromas of dark berry fruits, floral and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry, licorice, tobacco and savory spice wrapped in mineral character. Tannins are still tight and firm, needing more time. Long finish ending with fruit and minty mineral spice. Let this one sit for a while, it is a beauty.

Too ripe.

Well made as always, but it suffers from drying tannins, indicating that it wasn't picked at optimum ripeness. This warm site fares well better in cooler vintages.

A great vintage in Piedmont, and perhaps Ratti's best achievement from the Conca vineyard ever.

Pretty shy at present, but Conca in this great vintage holds all classic aromas and flavors, just a notch more floral than normal. The underlying structure is impressive with tight tannins, fresh cherry-infused acidity and a prolonged, mineral-lazed finish. Thru 2030.

Sweet spices, soft tannins, drink now.

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