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elegant and refreshing with a beautiful quiet intensity and great freshness

Needs time to unwind

but on July 19th everything changed and the year was saved by some 40 liters of rain

along with distinctive floral and spice nuances that add complexity

Paolo Conterno, Barolo Riva Del Bric other_regions_italy lead pencil shavingsPaolo Conterno's 2012 Barolo Riva del Bric is deep and powerful. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, licorice, dried flowers and menthol give the 2012 good aromatic complexity and nuance throughout. Although a bit forward in its bouquet, the 2012 retains plenty of depth and enough structure to drink well for at least a number of years. Antonio Galloni