ARNALDO RIVERA BAROLO UNDICICOMUNI 2019

A lush and approachable Barolo that is a totally unique representation of the entire region. Terre Del Barolo brought together growers in the 1950s, and is newly emerging as a source of extreme quality and value. This bright-fruited Nebbiolo was sourced from all eleven villages in Barolo (hence "Undicicomuni") before being fermented in steel, then aged in large and small formats of French oak. The watercolour design on the label depicts the shape of these vineyard sites. Broad textures and flavours are balanced by lushness and precise tannins, making this a wonderful Barolo to drink now or cellar to a decade plus.

Winery notes (2019 Vintage)
"A unique wine; a true expression of each vintage. Top quality clusters tended with care in the best positions on our vineyards in the eleven villages (“undici comuni”, hence the name) in the Barolo growing area. The circular logo on the label shows, in different colours, the areas of the eleven villages."

93/100 Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2019 Vintage)
"As its name suggests, the Arnaldo Rivera 2019 Barolo Undicicomuni is a blend of Nebbiolo from many of the 11 villages that make up the appellation. This is a co-op winery that enjoys incredible access to vineyard sites, and no other winery could manage a blend this ambitious. With 50,000 bottles made (and sold at a good value price), the wine offers classic varietal tones of wild berry, dark fruit, violet, tar and licorice. The tannins are already quite integrated, and this Barolo boasts an accessible side. It will be released this fall. The oak regime is reduced to 26 months (instead of 32 months) in the case of this wine, and you get more easy fruit as a result. Drink 2024-2038."

92/100 JamesSuckling.com (2019 Vintage)
"There is no wine like this in the appellation. Made by a cooperative winery with access to fruit from across all the villages of Barolo, the watercolour design on the label depicts the shape of these communes. Aromas of redcurrants and dark cherries with dried herbs, crushed stones and dried mushrooms. Medium-bodied with firm, linear tannins and fine texture. Compact and polished. Better after 2024."

91/100 Wine Enthusiast (2019 Vintage)
"Textbook Nebbiolo aromas of cherry, rose, truffle and underbrush all fill the glass. It's fine yet firm on the palate; the tart red fruit core is balanced by dried herbs, savoury spice and notes of leather on the bright finish. Drink now–2040."