From the high elevations of the Santa Cruz Mountains
this Barolo is entering its peak—fully resolved but still lively
While already showing impressive complexity with a long decant
with a dense core of ripe fruit balanced by fine-grained tannins and a vibrant acidity
black cherry—interwoven with floral notes and hints of tobacco
Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Arione, 2020 SPAINTCOUNT0528 From the high elevations ofArione is located just south of Francia in Serralunga dAlba, with slightly deeper soils and more westerly exposure. Under Roberto Conternos meticulous guidance, this site yields Barolo that is darker, more compact, and deeply structuredoffering a slightly more brooding counterpart to the more linear, lifted Francia. The 2020 vintage brings classicism and poisefresh acidity, refined tannins, and beautifully balanced ripeness. In the glass, its all