Paolo Conterno · Barolo Riva del Bric · 2018
Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Italy | 375ml Half Bottle
Producer & Terroir
Paolo Conterno’s Riva del Bric Barolo DOCG is made from Nebbiolo grown in the hilly vineyards of the Langhe. The producer describes a wine defined by complexity and elegance. This listing is for the 2018 vintage in a 375ml half bottle.
Paolo Conterno · Barolo Riva del Bric · 2018
Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Italy | 375ml Half Bottle
Producer & Terroir
Paolo Conterno’s Riva del Bric Barolo DOCG is made from Nebbiolo grown in the hilly vineyards of the Langhe. The producer describes a wine defined by complexity and elegance. This listing is for the 2018 vintage in a 375ml half bottle.
Producer-Described Character
The general winemaker description highlights ripe berries, dried plum and dried rose, enriched by sweet spice and licorice. These are producer-described cuvée characteristics, not a vintage-specific tasting assessment of the 2018.
Expert Reviews · Historical Reference: Vintage 2021
The following reviews concern the 2021 vintage, not the 2018 wine offered here.
Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points (2021): A bright red hue, the 2021 Barolo Riva Del Bric is elegant and lifted with pretty, layered aromas of ripe cranberries, fresh roses, dried earth, and brambly fresh herbs. Medium-bodied and linear, it floats on the palate with fine tannins, a refreshing spine of acidity, and elegant notes of salted orange citrus on the finish. It’s a beautifully detailed Barolo.
The Wine Spectator, 93 Points (2021): Cherry and plum flavors, plus a hint of licorice, combine with eucalyptus, tar and earth in this dark 2021 Barolo. Dense and compact, feeling balanced overall, with a fresh, lingering finish.
James Suckling, 93 Points (2021): An intense and vibrant Barolo with aromas of dried flowers, blood orange peel, sweet violets, earth, minerals and overall elegance. Full-bodied on the palate, it shows velvety and dusty tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, juicy finish that’s stern yet balanced.
Winemaker Description
Winemaker Description: The Barolo DOCG of Riva Del Bric signed by P. Conterno is a wine that fully expresses the distinctive character of the Langhe area. Produced with Nebbiolo grapes, ripened among the hilly vineyards of the region, this Barolo stands out for its complexity and elegance. On the nose it offers an intriguing bouquet of aromas of ripe berries, dried plum and a touch of dried rose, enriched by notes of sweet spices, licorice.
Food Pairings & Serving
Our suggestions: braised beef, mushroom risotto or aged cheese. Serve slightly below room temperature and taste before deciding whether to decant.
Wine Details
- Producer: Paolo Conterno
- Cuvée: Riva del Bric
- Vintage offered: 2018
- Appellation: Barolo DOCG
- Region: Piedmont, Italy
- Grape: Nebbiolo
- Type: Red wine
- Size: 375ml Half Bottle
- Reviews above: 2021 vintage only
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