October 16, 2022 - Some prunes / raisins on the nose … considerable sentiment at the bottom of bottle. Not bad but won’t be sitting on my last bottle .
October 7, 2017 - Lovely, classic barolo, now entering a prime drinking window. Still needs air, but showing classic profile of tar and roses, with dark berry fruit, alluring nose, and good structure.
May 21, 2017 - Too old...
January 18, 2014 - Wasserrand mit Ziegelrot. Recht weit oxidiert, Tertiäraromen. Am zweiten Tag besser trinkbar, da auf einmal doch noch etwas Frucht durchkam :) ansonsten eher für traditionell ausgerichtete Barolofans geeignet, zumindest diese Flasche
November 2, 2013 - Deep colour. Anise, tar, truffles and dark cherries. Quite austere, but seems to have some potential left. Not terribly complex, though.
June 8, 2013 - Solid, but maybe past its ideal window, sweeter notes, not as balanced and elegant as other Conternos.. Will stick to the Cicala...always stunning.
July 30, 2012 - Drink up
November 16, 2011 - Conterno Tasting / Cata Conterno (Enoteca Barolo - Madrid): Flawed. Almost corked for some. Asphalt, some tobacco on the nose, wet cigarette. Do you love these smells?
Fallido. Casi acorchada para algunos. En nariz asfalto, algo de tabaco, cigarrillo mojado. ¿Te gustan esos olores?
July 14, 2011 - Decanted 2 hours. Mature red. Harmonious but not very complex, extremely acidic like a 1996 burgundy, a classic Barolo with good balance but not terribly interesting. Certainly holds well.
April 3, 2011 - Surprisingly evolved but still hanging on, this was an interesting lesson in what happens to a ripe, modern-styled Barolo after 15 years. Some off-putting VA notes on the extremely high-toned nose, leading to a palate marked by dark cherry fruit, tobacco, and balsamic/fig flavors. The palate is much better, and less tired, than the nose. Fully evolved tannins. Based on this bottle, I say it's time to drink up.