2011 Barolo Mosconi Conterno Fantino

A juicy red with a full body, spice and dried fruit character. Full and balanced with delicious fruit and a fresh finish. So hard not to drink now but better in 2018. Like it slightly better than 2010.

The 2011 Barolo Mosconi is the richest and darkest of these Barolos. It is also the wine that most clearly illustrates the challenges of the warm growing season because of the due south exposure of the site and this vineyard's tendency to produce big, extroverted Barolos. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, chocolate, plums and new leather meld together in a sumptuous, racy Barolo that will offer its greatest pleasure to readers who like big, ample wines.

The lovely, complex nose of sweet cherry, eucalyptus, menthol, licorice and tar shows the promise of this red. Beefy, well-integrated tannins add support as this lingers on the aftertaste. Displays fine intensity and harmony. Best from 2019 through 2035. -B.S.