Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Arione Vintage:2017 Michet clone

Michet clone

since 1992 though the first commercial release was not until 1997

grainy tannins with oodles of freshness and epic persistence

supple and quite round flavors coat the palate with dry extract that also pushes the moderately firm tannins to the background on the slightly warm finish where the wood resurfaces

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Arione Vintage:2017 Michet cloneTasted from barrel, the 2018 Barolo Arione still has another year in botte and time in bottle before its commercial release. However, the wine shows a distinct personality that is immediately gentle and open knit despite its very young age. With fruit from Serralunga d'Alba, there is ethereal softness here, but this characterization is relative considering the ample power and depth always associated with this site. It feels like this 2018 vintage is