2011 Paolo Conterno Barolo Riva del Bric
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Riva del Bric is a portion of the Ginestra cru, with 25-year-old vines planted on a very steep, well-draining slope. The 2011 Barolo Riva del Bric offers a delicate and ethereal interpretation of Nebbiolo from a warm vintage. The bouquet reveals cola, cherry, wild berry and spicy balsam herb. Indeed, the wine's tangy balsamic signature is its defining characteristic. There is a fleeting note of sweet blackberry fruit on the finish.
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2011 Barolo Riva del Bric is a bit richer and deeper than it usually is, yet all the elements are very nicely balanced throughout. Sweet floral notes meld into a core of expressive red stone fruits in a very pretty, delineated Barolo with lovely layers of nuance and plenty of near to medium-term appeal. In most vintages, the Riva del Bric is less complex than the Ginestra, but in 2011, the inverse is true.
Cask sample. Mid crimson. Not that expressive on the nose. Sweetish start but it’s less obviously hauntingly Barolo than many. Lots of acidity on the finish. Reminds me of macerated rose petals, with some leaves. Intriguing perhaps! (JR)
“This is fabulous Barolo with burnt orange, blackberry, meat, earth, and fresh herb. Full-bodied, round and velvety. So flavorful and crazy. Drink now. Why wait? But it will age wonderfully.” Sept 2015, jamessuckling.com Drink now+