The aromas of vanilla and toasty new oak are more prominent than the flavors, where the black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit shines. Elements of iron, tobacco and wild herbs add complexity. Nonetheless, there are beefy...

The Giacomo Conterno 2020 Barolo Arione strikes on the darker and more saturated side of the Nebbiolo spectrum. This vineyard site in Serralunga d'Alba reveals dark fruit and scorched earth, but those baritone aromas are...