Conterno Fantino, Barolo, Parussi 2001 Chardonnay Bottomless aromas of dried apricot

Bottomless aromas of dried apricot

Enjoyment score: 92

the first of its kind in California

Acquired at THE NAPA VALLEY AUCTION 1993

so available bottles are truly rare and special

Conterno Fantino, Barolo, Parussi 2001 Chardonnay Bottomless aromas of dried apricotInto neck 92 CellarTracker Getting to end of life but still some darker red cherry fruit and mature soft tannings. Almost Maderized on the nose but drank with a few big time wine people and they did not think so. Definitely true to an old Barolo style. 8 10 2024 88 CellarTracker Agree with "not much going on." Dried red fruit that is showing age. Tannins still present but a bit austere and overwhelmed the residual fruit. Cork was concerning and there