Conterno/Aldo Barolo Romirasco 2020

98 points Falstaff Guide: "Rich ruby garnet colour. Impressive nose with notes of wild raspberries, strawberries and plums, followed by truffles and rose petals. Dense and concentrated in the attack and on the palate, lots of compact tannins, wonderfully integrated, lingers for a long time, with good flow. (10/16/24)"

97 points Aldo Fiordelli (Decanter): "All Giacomo Conterno's 2020 crus exhibit exceptional balance and depth. Ages for 31 months in large barrels, the Romirasco exudes aromas of blood orange, cherry kernel, Parma violet, liquorice root, cinnamon and rhubarb. It's a ‘wine that endures,’ as Giacomo put it. Perfectly integrated acidity alongside long spiciness and velvety yet vibrant tannins. 5,920 bottles from from 3.8ha. Drinking Window: 2024-2040. (3/29/24)"

97 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$400 list] This red is ethereal and aerial despite its tension, dense tannins and oak spice aromas and flavors. A peppery version, offering notes of both black pepper and peppery greens, with a core of strawberry, cherry and rose. There's a beam of acidity driving this and extending the finish, with fruit, mineral and spice echoes. Shows superb potential. Best from 2028 through 2048. 30 cases imported. (10/30/24)"

97 points James Suckling: "Dense garnet in the glass, this sample shines for its depth and intensity, with rhubarb, bitter oranges, Mediterranean herbs, Parma violets and cinnamon. The attack is firm, dense and velvety, with a full body, great fruit concentration, graphite minerality and refreshing lifted acidity. It doesn’t come across as over-extracted despite the firm structure intended for the long haul. Best from 2027. (9/16/24)"