ALDO CONTERNO Barolo Romirasco 2019

VM: 95

The 2019 Barolo Romirasco is another compelling wine in this range from the Conterno family. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice, new leather, blood orange, licorice, spice and rose petal capture the beguiling nuance that is so typical of first-class Barolo. Readers will find a wine of tremendous intrigue. Give it a few years to soften. A kiss of French oak lingers.

WS: 97

The floral, cherry, strawberry and iron flavors are shaded by vanilla in this sleek, shimmering red. There's also a flash of black pepper as this builds on the palate to a long, salty aftertaste. Eucalyptus and tobacco round out the profile, backed by a solid structure. Best from 2027 through 2048. 480 cases made, 30 cases imported.