What Is "Modernist" Barolo?

Shorter maceration, aged in BOTH traditional large casks and smaller 100% new French oak barriques. The result: powerful, charismatic, and exquisitely refined — always balanced and impeccable.

For fans of: La Spinetta, Sandrone, Voerzio, Ratti, E. Pira e Figli-Chiara Boschis

James Suckling · 97 Points

"Generous oak spices are in great harmony with the rich fruits and agile structure of this classic, memorable Barolo. Enticing cedar, cinnamon, iodine and sour cherry aromas meld with warm red cherries, cranberries and chalky mineral notes on an appropriately tannic texture. Best from 2030." (Jan 2024)

Vinous · Antonio Galloni · 96 Points

"Marries finesse with power, as can happen with the best sites here. Crushed flowers, orange peel, spice, mint, white pepper and tobacco lend notable aromatic presence. The 2020 starts easy, then explodes through the mid-palate and finish, showing notable textural depth and tons of finesse." (Jan 2024)

James Suckling · 96 Points

"A pretty, layered aroma and elegant, vibrant palate add up to greatness in this structured, complex and age-worthy wine. Balsam, rose petals, violets and cinnamon meet snappy sour cherry, raspberry and star anise on the palate. Best from 2028 and onwards." (Jan 2024)

Vinous · Antonio Galloni · 95 Points

"Ample and resonant. Marked by finessed tannins, likely a result of older vines. Dark and ample, with gorgeous textural depth. So expressive in this tasting. Another impeccable wine from Conterno-Fantino. Plum, blood orange, chalk and white pepper linger on the persistent finish." (Jan 2024)

James Suckling · 96 Points

"One of the richer, rounder and more mouth-filling Barolos, this expansive wine fills its nicely firm structure with intricate layers of red cherries, orange peel, raspberry and cedar. While full-bodied and broad in texture, it has the signature fine-grained tannins for improvement with time. Best from 2029 and beyond." (Jan 2024)

Vinous · Antonio Galloni · 94 Points

"A delicate, elegant wine. Crushed rose petal, orange peel, white pepper, mint and crushed rocks all grace this gorgeous, translucent Barolo. All the elements are so nicely balanced. There is a feeling of crystalline purity here that is simply beguiling. It is the most ethereal and perfumed of the Barolos here. The 2020 is all class." (Jan 2024)

Jeb Dunnuck · 96 Points

"Equally compelling. Layered notes of blood orange, apricot, roses, tea leaf, and wild raspberries. Savory on the palate, it has a noble structure, with outstanding definition and persistence. I'm impressed with the overall balance and finesse this wine has to offer. Drink 2025–2045." (May 2024)

Vinous · Antonio Galloni · 96 Points

"The most potent and tannic of these wines, but it retains the mid-weight signature of the year. Dark, ample and broad on the palate, the 2020 offers up a beguiling mix of dark fruit, leather, tobacco, incense, licorice and dried herbs. A complex, dynamic wine that constantly changes in the glass. Should provide exceptional drinking for the next 15–20 years. Classic Mosconi." (Jan 2024)