- Nebbiolo from the Conca vineyard planted in 1961
- From two plots in one of La Morra’s smallest grand crus, one full south, and the other southeast for 0.5 hectares total
- ‘Conca’ means ‘bowl’ or ‘basin,’ and describes this amphitheater-shaped vineyard with a 30-40% slope gradient
- Soils are comprised of 60% silt, 15% sand and 25% clay
- Maceration for 7-8 days at controlled temperatures
- Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel
- Malolactic fermentation takes place in French barrique
- Aging in French oak barriques (20-30% new) for 24 months, followed by 12 months between stainless steel and bottle
- 275 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-REV-23-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-01-31
"Lots of blue fruits and cranberries with violets, lavender and subtle licorice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with sophisticated, polished tannins and pleasant, succulent fruit. Better from 2027."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2025-01-07
"The 2021 Barolo Conca is a deep, heady wine. Dark cherry, spice, leather, mocha and rose petal build nicely, filling out the layers. Expressive and resonant, with terrific depth, the Conca has a lot to offer. It is one of the richer wines in the range, and yet all the elements are very nicely balanced throughout."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2020
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2024-05-15
"Dark red in color, the 2020 Barolo Conca displays more potency as well as a sunny feel with its aromas of eucalyptus, dried black cherries, espresso, and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, it's more seriously structured as well, with ripe, grippy tannins and a more modest level of acidity, although it stays fresh. This is a more brooding wine that's going to improve with another couple years in the cellar. Drink 2026-2046."
2020
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Conca is laced with succulent red cherry, spice, rose petal, mint and blood orange. Soft and plush, with silky contours, this is classic Conca. It will drink well right out of the gate, but even with all of its immediate appeal, the 2020 has plenty of verve. This is a very sexy Barolo."
2020
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2024-01-17
"Blistering minerals with wet stones, red cherries, raspberries and a touch of white pepper and tea leaves. Nuanced and fresh, with firm, vertical tannins and a tight, pithy finish. Power in transparency here. Drink from 2027."
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-01-03
"Rich and round, this red reveals a powerful structure, with lively acidity and dusty tannins shoring up cherry, strawberry, hay, eucalyptus, iron and tobacco flavors. Leans toward the tannins in the balance today, yet shows excellent potential for the future. Best from 2027 through 2047. —B.S."
2019
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-07-28
2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2023-05-04
2019
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-01-10
"The 2019 Barolo Conca is warm and resonant in the glass, with all of the richness this south-facing side confers. Dark macerated cherry, spice, leather, menthol and mocha infuse the Conca with tons of depth. Although not super-complex, the Conca is outright delicious."
2018
WinesCritic.com
Score
93
Date
2022-02-09
2018
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2022-02-04
2017
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2021-06-07
2017
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2021-06-03
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2021-11-03
2017
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2021-02-14
2016
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2020-12-08
2016
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2020-07-23