Conterno Fantino, Barolo Castelleto Pressenda

Conterno Fantino, Barolo Castelleto PressendaThe 2013 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda sees fruit sourced from the middle part of the Castelletto vineyard where there is a mix of lighter, sandy soils. These loose soils have impacted the wine's distinct character. The bouquet is subdued and graceful. Overall, there is less primary fruit intensity. Instead, the aromas veer towards ethereal tones of licorice, dry hazelnut and medicinal herb. The mouthfeel, on the other hand, is very direct and

Dry and a bit tense after it sat in the glass for an hour

The sense of refinement continues onto the equally pure and well-detailed medium weight flavors that possess a caressing mouthfeel

thick and dense

There is a lovely sophistication to the mouth feel of the intensely mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that also possess wonderfully silky tannins though the natural firmness of a fine Fuées makes its presence known on the gorgeously subtle and persistent finish

red currant and dark berries

Balsamic and truffle notes pepper the palate of this handsome Barolo

gently tannic and floral-driven finish

Here too there is a poached plum character to the slightly fresher nose of earth and soft wood nuances

What a wine

A positively gorgeous and airy nose offers outstanding complexity and breadth with a dazzling combination of rose petal

There is both good verve and detail to the subtly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that terminate in a clean

with the Grenache aged in a combination of oak tanks and foudre