In Bond Fine Wine. 2011 Paolo Conterno Barolo Riva Del Bric, Riva Del Bric, Piedmont, Italy. Red italy - piedmont in 6x150cl. Top critic score: 91/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2016–2023. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Suckling (JS) — 97/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 23/09/2015
This is fabulous Barolo with burnt orange, blackberry, meat, earth, and fresh herb. Full-bodied, round and velvety. So flavorful and crazy. Drink now. Why wait? But it will age wonderfully.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 91/100 · Vinous, 01/12/2015 · Drink 2016-2023
The 2011 Barolo Riva del Bric is a bit richer and deeper than it usually is, yet all the elements are very nicely balanced throughout. Sweet floral notes meld into a core of expressive red stone fruits in a very pretty, delineated Barolo with lovely layers of nuance and plenty of near to medium-term appeal. In most vintages, the Riva del Bric is less complex than the Ginestra, but in 2011, the in…