Conterno Fantino, Barolo Castelleto Pressenda other_regions Dense and powerful in the

Dense and powerful in the glass

For the patient as this is very much a smaller-scaled Bonnes Mares that is well worth checking out

this is lovely stuff

There is a really lovely underlying tension to the racy yet plump middle weight flavors that also conclude in a clean and dry finale

Conterno Fantino, Barolo Castelleto Pressenda other_regions Dense and powerful in theThe 2013 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda sees fruit sourced from the middle part of the Castelletto vineyard where there is a mix of lighter, sandy soils. These loose soils have impacted the wine's distinct character. The bouquet is subdued and graceful. Overall, there is less primary fruit intensity. Instead, the aromas veer towards ethereal tones of licorice, dry hazelnut and medicinal herb. The mouthfeel, on the other hand, is very direct and