but with a firm spine at its core that drives home the lengthy finish and strong varietal identity

full-bodied and with notable freshness and purity

deeply moving Barolo that represents another time at Conterno

It soars to new heights of elegance and power

and 1964) the wine is called Reserva Especial

Alain Hudelot Noellat, Nuits Saint Georges Murgers Vintage:2017 but with a firm spineAn exceptionally ripe nose displays a port like nuance on the spicy and earthy dark raspberry and cassis suffused nose. There is better freshness on the palate along with excellent richness and concentration to the powerful and mouth coating middle weight plus flavors that deliver fine length on the very firm finale. This is impressive in its fashion though its a bit too ripe for me.