Tegan Marriott

9.1

Dora's a force to be reckoned with. Proof is in da pudding. No spoofing in this! — 6 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

8.9

Funky Bosc pair at the open and Muscat sweetness at the finish.

Would be great on a nice summer day. — 3 years ago

Joe Fischer

9.2

This is a really great Dolcetto!!! Red fruit, earthy, mild tannins. Bargain Price!!! — 4 years ago

Raff

9.2

Pale yellow with a bit of haze. Smells exactly like those Italian pear nectars you have as a kid. Bit of lemon and white flowers on the nose also. Ripe Bartlett pear is the most dominant flavour, with green mango, and finishing on the slick oiliness of fried sage. Medium minus acidity, medium finish. Don't know what to pair it with, buts it's highly drinkable — 5 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

This wine disappeared rather quickly tonight. 93 without batting an eye, maybe 94. This wine pours a translucent red / violet. Nose of mint and herbal cherry. Entry is MUCH more rounded than expected. Sweet cherry cola and acidity building in the mid palate. Finishes with some bing cherry sweetness, some herb, hint of tart, hint of oak tannin but not much. Good weight without being overpowering, and went with rigatoni pasta quite well. I think this one has another 5 years before it starts to head down the hill. Nice bottle. — 8 years ago

James Forsyth

8.9

Medium to light bodied. Elegant and somewhat floral. One for early in a meal. — 8 years ago

Bill Bender

9.7

Such a gorgeous perfumed beauty on pop. Violets leap from the glass. Just so sexy and inviting. I was truly bummed when I saw the decanter emptying for that last pour. Aldo Conterno is hands down the most dependably delicious Barolo producer for my tastes. Like Karl Malone it always delivers. Always! Old style purists may prefer Giacomo Conterno or Rinaldi (which are sensational) but Aldo Conterno is my desert island Barolo. I bet it even looks good in a bikini. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Apologies for the soiled label. Pale Ruby with a tawny edge - almost transparent. Dusty earthy mushroom aromas. Oak is absorbed and so are the tannins. Barely medium weight, elegant in fact. Interesting for a Barolo / cherry notes on palate. Perfect to accompany food - in this case home made pizza. One of the lightest Barolos I’ve ever tried but very enjoyable. — a year ago

Adam Kincaid

9.3

Incredibly complex. Wow… Where to even begin? Quite fragrant: waxed golden apple, green pear, pepper, and lots of lemon rind. The lemon and wax continue when drunk, but the apple turns to pear with intense acid, cream and vanilla and a touch of honey. This wine has no idea what it wants to be, and that makes it fun as hell. — 4 years ago

with Jillian

Mario Vaillancourt

9.1

A nose of roses, tobacco leafs,star anise, liquorice, some red fruit too and we find these expressive aromas and flavors on the well balanced palate as well, the tannins have a nice texture, some grip but with some silk also, and a very “Nebbiolo like” finish with a slight touch of dryness. Not the most complex and a wine to enjoy with a meal. 91 pts

Nez de roses, tabac, réglisse noire, anis étoilée, du fruit rouge qui se retrouve en bouche aussi, belle acidité avec des tannins assez polis mais une finale très Nebbiolo avec une pointe d’assèchement un peu “noble”. Certes pas le plus complexe et définitivement meilleur à table. 91 pts. — 5 years ago

Steven Heydemann

9.3

Fabulous fruit in this wine, alongside a terrific nose. Surprised how well it showed given the vintage. — 6 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.5

Dark tawny color. Powerful nose. Notes of black plum, tea, roses, black earth and some anise. Balanced. Rounded out over 8 hours. In a great zone right now. Everything you want in a nicely aged Barolo. Give it its needed air. — 8 years ago

J Ferrugia

9.4

This is a beautiful Barolo that reflects the nuance and richness of the earth from which it was harvested., and the care of this legendary vintner. Wow! It is still evolving, probably almost reached its peak. — 9 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.3

Small, family owned winery farmed organically by hand. The riserva has 3 years in oak and could use a little more time to integrate, but already it’s very elegant and aromatic. Beautiful and soulful wine showing very primary right now with raspberry, cherry, balsamic, a bit of leather and licorice with air — a year ago

carmen

9.3

light, slightly fizzy chilled italian red with vibrant strawberry notes smoothed by a pear undertone. i had with white beans and bread but would do this again with a hearty pizza! — 3 years ago

Steven Heydemann

9.5

Lovely fully mature Barolo. The 85s are often on the decline, and this one may not be at peak, but wonderful balance, clear fruit, with a shorter finish than I recall from earlier bottles. 1 of 3 from a very nice dinner last night. — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Another hot vintage? at 14.5% but such a friendly, Labrador style. Would match great with a pork ragú or steak — 5 years ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Amazingly lush and open on the nose. Broad red and blue fruit, leather, spices, roseBlind I’d have guessed this as a 89 it’s so young tasting. Good depth and acidity and real length. Great with the veal cheeks. — 8 years ago

with Howard, Walker and 3 others

Kevin Cahoon

9.1

The aromas are delightful with rose petal, tar, red cherry, pomegranate and Asian spices. The palate is not as interesting red fruit and spice with a hint of sous boos. This bottle lacks a touch of depth and complexity. Tannins are nicely resolved but just lacks real verve on the finish. — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.1

🤜 Potential - Yes it's young I know 😁 Testing a new Barolo @ £45 decanted 4 times & 3hrs 💨 to let it show but better in 4-7yrs as built very well 👍 Try 2020 ono ⏰

🍷 Garnet cherry w/ fine brown edge

👃 Leather whipped smoke induced mushrooms growing in a mineral filled earthy orchard of red cherry trees

👄 Med+ body of earthy slight tart red & dark cherry in fine dry tannins w/ green red fruits undertone

🎯 Med+ dirty earthy dry cherry linger & unripe green fruits — 9 years ago