Diego Conterno 2019 Barolo DOCG 750ml

The 2019 Barolo is powerful, burly and full of character. Although not especially refined, the straight Barolo has a ton of personality. Time in the glass brings out scents to tobacco, dried herbs, lavender, cedar and menthol. I would give this a good bit of air. There's a lot going on here. This is really quite impressive in its peer group, and beyond that, too.

Score: 90 points -- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 2023