Riva del Bric is a portion of the Ginestra cru, with 25-year-old vines planted on a very steep, well-draining slope. The 2011 Barolo Riva del Bric offers a delicate and ethereal interpretation of Nebbiolo from a warm vintage. The bouquet reveals cola, cherry, wild berry and spicy balsam herb. Indeed, the wine's tangy balsamic signature is its defining characteristic. There is a fleeting note of sweet blackberry fruit on the finish.- Monica Larner (06/2018)
A fluid, spicy version, with cherry, strawberry, licorice, black pepper and cumin flavors. This is balanced and glides to a lingering finish that displays sweet fruit and tobacco notes. Best from 2018 through 2028.-BS
The 2011 Barolo Riva del Bric is a bit richer and deeper than it usually is, yet all the elements are very nicely balanced throughout. Sweet floral notes meld into a core of expressive red stone fruits in a very pretty, delineated Barolo with lovely layers of nuance and plenty of near to medium-term appeal. In most vintages, the Riva del Bric is less complex than the Ginestra, but in 2011, the inverse is true.- Antonio Galloni (12/2015)
Producer: Conterno, Paolo
Vintage: 2011
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmonte
Sub-Region: Barolo
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