Barolo Conca
2019
One of Barolo’s smallest vineyards, but with big personality!
Grape Variety
Nebbiolo
Vintage
2019
Alcohol Content
14.5%
Volume
750ml
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About This Wine
Tucked into the Annunziata hamlet of La Morra, the Conca cru is one of the smallest and most distinctive vineyards in all of Barolo. Its name, meaning “bowl,” reflects the natural amphitheater that cradles the vines, trapping warmth and creating a unique microclimate that encourages ripeness and concentration. Revello farms just 0.7 hectares here, with Nebbiolo planted in 1954 on calcareous-clay soils, facing full south at 250 meters above sea level. The site’s concave shape and protective exposure consistently yield wines of unusual depth and structure for La Morra, marked by ripe fruit, layered spice, and a firm, ageworthy backbone. The 2019 vintage highlights Conca’s character in striking form. Rich and resonant, it offers dark cherry, strawberry, eucalyptus, and tobacco, carried on vivid acidity and firm, dusty tannins. Aging for 24 months in French barriques (40% new) adds polish and complexity without overwhelming the fruit. Critics from Wine Spectator to Vinous have praised its depth, energy, and expressive aromatics, calling it both powerful and delicious. With only about 275 cases produced each year, this is a rare and compelling Barolo: generous in youth, but with the structure and concentration to age gracefully for decades.
About Revello
Nestled in the hamlet of Annunziata in La Morra, Revello has built its reputation on some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Barolo region. Over generations, the family has gradually acquired prized plots such as Gattera, Conca, Giachini, Rocche dell’Annunziata, and Cerretta—each with its own character and history. These sites are worked by hand with a deep respect for tradition, where careful pruning, green harvests, and organic practices ensure that only the best fruit is carried into the cellar. The belief is simple yet profound: the foundation of great Barolo lies in the vineyard, where the natural gifts of the land are nurtured and refined with patience and respect. Inside the winery, the Revello family embraces a distinctly modernist approach to Barolo. Since the 1990s, under the influence of mentor Elio Altare, the estate has employed short macerations in roto-fermenters, native yeasts, and aging in French barriques. This style highlights purity of fruit, silky tannins, and early approachability, without compromising the depth and longevity that Nebbiolo can deliver. Their wines, often released as single-vineyard bottlings, are expressive and precise—each cru revealing a different facet of La Morra’s elegance and perfume, while maintaining the power and structure that allow these Baroli to age gracefully for decades. Today, the estate is in the hands of Elena and Simone Revello, who carry forward the family’s legacy with a blend of tradition and innovation. Their focus on sustainability in both vineyard and cellar ensures that Revello wines reflect not only the terroir but also a vision for the future of Barolo. Critics have praised their balance of finesse and intensity, with Antonio Galloni and James Suckling noting their consistent quality across vintages. From Dolcetto and Barbera to the flagship Barolo crus, Revello has established itself as one of La Morra’s most compelling voices—crafting wines that speak clearly of place, family, and a modern vision of Piedmont’s greatest appellation.
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