Franco Conterno Pietrin, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2019 Monica di Sardegna fruity and lightly wooded bouquet

fruity and lightly wooded bouquet

and bitter roots

From a vineyard in Sonoma planted in volcanic soil

About five years ago

The first nose evokes notes of ripe pomelo

Franco Conterno Pietrin, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2019 Monica di Sardegna fruity and lightly wooded bouquetNebbiolo from Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy; fermented with native yeasts in old barrels, then raised for 24 months in neutral Slovenian oak, then 12 months in bottle before release; medium plus bodied and dry with notes of cherry lozenge, candied strawberry, overripe cranberry, red cherry, rose petals, with layers of tar, mushroom, dried star anise, black pepper, and vanilla spice, with oaky undertones, medium plus to high acidity, chalky tannins, and