- Nebbiolo from 35-year-old vines in calcareous clay soils from the best exposed area of Ginestra
- South and south-east exposure at above 300-350 meters
- Hand-harvested near the end of October
- Fermentation and maceration for almost 3 weeks followed by maturation for 30-36 months in 35 HL French oak casks with an additional 6-12 months in bottle
- 1666 cases produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-PCO-20-20 | 12/750ml |
| Half Bottle | IT-PCO-20-20H | 12/375ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2025-01-30
"The Paolo Conterno 2020 Barolo Riva del Bric shows good focus and direction with powerful dark fruit flavors. It's not very long on the palate, but the wine delivers good power with a 15% alcohol content and easy black cherry aromas. It is fermented in steel and aged in botti for 36 months. Fruit comes from younger vines that are 25 years old. 20,000 bottles were created."
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2025-04-30
"Macerated cherry, pomegranate, earth and eucalyptus flavors are backed by a solid structure in this intense red. Turns tighter and more linear while building to the lingering finish, where savory notes reign. Best from 2028 through 2043. 1,666 cases made, 555 cases imported."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2023-10-13
"Just mid ruby. Open-knit, super-approachable nose of cinnamon bark and marasca cherry. Lots of supple, ripe and almost rich fruit, quiet the charmer! The firm tannins are effortlessly absorbed by the concentrated fruit. Long, perhaps not the most complex but definitely hedonistic. Already giving lots of pleasure. (WS) 14%"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2025-02-27
"An intense and vibrant Barolo with aromas of dried flowers, blood orange peel, sweet violets, earth, minerals and overall elegance. Full-bodied on the palate, it shows velvety and dusty tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, juicy finish that's stern yet balanced. Try after 2025."
2021
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2024-11-12
"Pale ruby. Deep, exotic spice and ripe red-cherry-fruit nose with a hint of cinnamon bark. Super-attractive juicy cherry-fruit palate with cinnamon touches and long, finely ground tannins. Hedonistic. (WS)"
2019
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2023-05-04
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-08-24
2019
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2023-10-04
2019
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2024-04-30
"Though a bit rigid, this red features cherry, black currant, iron and leafy underbrush flavors. Light-bodied, this is sustained by a layer of firm, dusty tannins. Best from 2025 through 2038. 1,666 cases made, 500 cases imported."
2018
Wine and Spirits
Score
93
Date
2023-09-01
"This wine shows the power of nebbiolo grown in the clay- rich soils of Monforte "
2018
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-10-03
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2023-02-27
2018
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2022-06-23
2017
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2021-06-01
2017
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2021-06-17
2017
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2021-04-29
2016
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2020-08-04
2016
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2020-07-23
2016
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2020-06-30
2015
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2020-06-30
2015
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2019-06-28
2015
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2019-12-18
2015
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2019-11-07