In Bond Fine Wine. 2014 Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco, Romirasco, Piedmont, Italy. Red italy - piedmont in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (ML). Drinking window: 2020+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Monica Larner (ML) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 29/06/2018 · Drink 2020-2040
The 2014 Barolo Bussia Romirasco shows the merits of strict fruit selection in a challenging vintage. Only 4,620 bottles were made in order to preserve the highest quality obtainable. This is a complete and generous expression that starts off with a succession of black fruit aromas and continues to lighter notes of anise seed, tar, licorice and blue violet. The mouthfeel offers volume and texture…
James Suckling (JS) — 94/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 24/09/2018 · Drink 2021+
Plums and cherries with hint of cinnamon and dried flowers. Sandalwood, too. Medium-bodied, tight and focused. Chewy yet so focused and serious. Solid for the vintage. Drink in 2021.
Richard Hemming (RH) — 18–19/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 05/06/2018 · Drink 2024-2044
Delicious cooked spices on the nose, with loads of black cherry, superb vanilla spice, chunky tannins and refreshing acidity. Layered and lengthy and monumental with a compelling array of complexity even now.