Conterno/Giacomo Nebbiolo d'Alba Arione 2021

94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Arione is all class. Perfumed and silky on the palate, with medium-bodied structure, the 2021 embodies the virtues of elegance and class. Crushed flowers, white pepper and mint play off a core of vibrant, red-toned fruit. What a beautiful wine this is. As a reminder, the Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Arione emerges from a section in Arione that is just outside the Barolo appellation. Vines here were replanted after the 2015 harvest. The Nebbiolo was vinified in wood and then spent 31 months in cask, a classic Barolo élevage. Drink: 2027-2041. (Jan 2025)"

The Giacomo Conterno "Arione" Nebbiolo d'Alba 2021 is a distinguished wine made from the revered Nebbiolo grape, sourced from the prestigious Arione vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. While Conterno is best known for their Barolo wines, this Nebbiolo d'Alba showcases the pure expression of the Nebbiolo grape from this top-tier vineyard outside the Barolo DOCG classification. The 2021 vintage offers vibrant aromas of red cherries, rose petals, and spices, with subtle notes of tar and earth, which are hallmarks of Nebbiolo grown in this region. On the palate, the wine is elegant and structured, with bright acidity and fine tannins, making it both approachable in its youth and capable of aging. The mineral character from the Arione vineyard adds depth and complexity to the wine, making it a more refined and sophisticated expression of Nebbiolo.