Absolut top enkeltmarks-Barolo fra Mauro Molino med 4 x 96 point!
Øst for La Morra-marken, klods op af den lille landsby Annunziata, ligger cru-marken Conca der tidligere bar det snørklede lange navn Conca dell'Abbazia dell'Annunziata.
At man sjældent støder på Barolo fra denne mark skyldes naturligvis dens mikroskopiske størrelse, der blot tæller tre ejere. Revello-brødrene er den største besidder med 0,8 ha. Renato Ratti med 0,5 ha., og så Mauro Molino med blot 0,38 ha. Lige akkurat nok til at producere omkring 2.500-3000 flasker årligt.
Marken ligger i 240 meters højde og danner et naturligt amfiteater, der modtager solens varmende stråler fra syd, sydøstlig retning, og jordbunden består overvejende af kalksten, tuf og ler.
Efter høsten, der naturligvis foregår ved håndkraft, macererer druerne med skindkontakt i seks dage, og gærer i yderligere 20 dage på temperaturregulerede ståltanke. Den malolaktiske gæring og efterfølgende 20 måneder lange lagring sker på franske barriques (45% nye fade), og resulterer i Mauro Molinos mest tætpakkede og koncentrerede Barolo.
Mauro Molinos Vigna Conca bærer alle La Morras klassiske karakteristika og er således primært drevet af frugten. Et mesterværk, der stiger i kvalitet år efter år.
Robert Parker - 96
This is the pearl in this precious collection of new releases from Mauro Molino. With only 3,066 bottles created, the 2021 Barolo Conca comes from a hillside site in panoramic La Morra with southern exposures. The oak is prominent here (with malolactic fermentation and maturation in barrique), but the Conca fruit has the natural structure and texture to hold an elegant and focused composure throughout. Indeed, I'd say that the wine's intense sharpness is its prettiest attribute. However, I do recommend that you set it aside for more bottle aging.
Wine Spectator - 96
Though this red is well-oaked, there's also volume and flesh embracing the macerated cherry, plum, blood orange, eucalyptus and mineral notes. Finds equilibrium between the flavors, texture and structure, lingering with an aftertaste of oak spice. Best from 2029 through 2047.
Jeb Dunnuck - 96
The 2021 Barolo Conca is from the smallest cru of La Morra, the amphitheater planted in 1971 by Matteo and Martina's grandfather. The wine is concentrated with aromas of currants, licorice, balsamic herbs, and some forward notes of oak spice, but it™s well-balanced and matches the density and richness that this warmer site provides. The mid-palate has wonderful depth, with ripe tannins, balanced richness of fruit through the mid-palate, and notes of sweet cedar on the finish. I would give it another year or more for it to further integrate, and drink over the following 15-20 years.
James Suckling - 96
So aromatic, with crushed stones, white pepper, chalk, candied cherries and hints of watermelon. Medium- to full-bodied with pretty depth of fruit and a vivid and crunchy finish. Agile and weightless. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years. Try after 2027.
Vinous - 93
The 2021 Barolo Conca emerges from one of the better-known sites in La Morra. Sweet red cherry, orange peel, mint, cinnamon and sweet spice give this mid-weight Barolo lovely aromatic charm. I would give this a year or two in bottle, as the tannins are a bit firm today. There's lovely mid-palate pliancy waiting to emerge.
Jancis Robinson - 17,5
La Morra. Just mid ruby. Earthy, minerally and brooding, with hints of garden herbs. Lush palate that is perfectly balanced but still in an embryonic state. Great precision and long fragrant finish. More solid than this producer's La Serra but equally complex.
| Årgang | 2021 |
| Vintype | Rødvin |
| Land | Italien |
| Område | Piemonte |
| Kommune | Langhe |
| Producent | Mauro Molino |
| Alkoholprocent | 14.5% |
| Indhold | 75cl |
| Druer | Nebbiolo |
| Produktionsmetode | Konventionel |
| Faktablad | Hent faktablad |
| Varenr. | 50420 |
