2020 Giacomo Conterno Arione Barolo

Nebbiolo - 3L
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REVIEWS

VN 97 JD 96 WA 96
VN 97

Vinous, January 2024

The 2020 Barolo Arione is a wine of extreme delicacy and finesse. Lavender, sage, mint, cedar and rose petal are some of the many notes that lift from the palate. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2020 impresses...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, May 2023

(93-96 points) The fifth vintage of this wine (the vineyard was purchased in 2015) and tasted from barrel, the 2020 Barolo Arione pours a jeweled ruby hue, the 2020 Barolo Arione expresses freshness and great clarity in...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2025

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...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Sub-region Barolo
Vintage 2020
Size 3L
Closure Cork

The 2020 Giacomo Conterno Arione Barolo, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, hails from the esteemed Piedmont region of Italy, specifically the Barolo sub-region. This vintage marks the fifth production year for this wine, following the vineyard's acquisition in 2015 by the producer, Giacomo Conterno. Presented in a 1.5-liter bottle and sealed with a traditional cork closure, this red wine showcases the distinct characteristics of its varietal and region.

Jeb Dunnuck reviewed this Barolo on May 4, 2023, and awarded it a commendable score of 96 points. Dunnuck described the wine's appearance as having a "jeweled ruby hue," and commended its "freshness and great clarity." The tasting notes highlighted key flavors, including apricot, pristine cherry, and crushed stones. Dunnuck noted that the wine is medium-bodied, with a long palate and a great finish. He praised its "fine tannins, refreshing acidity, and outstanding balance," suggesting that it is already displaying "gorgeous depth and complexity."

Vinous also provided an excellent review, scoring the 2020 Barolo Arione 97 points. In a review dated January 1, 2024, Vinous characterized the wine as one of "extreme delicacy and finesse." The tasting notes from Vinous highlighted an array of flavors such as lavender, sage, mint, cedar, and rose petal, which "lift from the palate." The review emphasized the wine's "deceptive mid-weight structure" and lauded its "inner sweetness and sublime balance."

Both reviews underscore the 2020 Giacomo Conterno Arione Barolo's exceptional balance and complexity. Jeb Dunnuck's review particularly highlights the wine's clarity and depth, while Vinous focuses on its finesse and delicate structure. This Barolo appears to be a well-crafted representation of its varietal and region, suitable for those who appreciate a wine with both immediate appeal and potential for further development.