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92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"Ripe and pure, featuring cherry, strawberry and spice aromas and flavors matched to an elegant frame. The finish feature dense tannins and a strong mineral component. Best from 2013 through 2028. 448 cases imported." –BS (2011)

90+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"The 2006 Barolo is made from the estate’s youngest vines, which means an average age of 20-35 years at this address, mostly from the village of Monforte with a touch of Barolo. Sweet, fragrant aromatics lead to an elegant, supple Barolo with a plush core of fruit supported by dusty yet elegant tannins. Spices, flowers and small red fruits come to life on the long, attractive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024.

Aldo Conterno is one of Piedmont’s true gentlemen. Spending a few hours with Conterno is like taking a full immersion course into the long, storied history of Piedmont and its producers, a knowledge of people, events and traditions that is quickly disappearing. Under the guidance of Conterno’s sons Giacomo, Franco and Stefano, the estate has begun to reclaim the leadership position it enjoyed before a series of underperforming years in the mid to late-1990s. Aldo Conterno defines 2006 a classic vintage. Regardless of whether it is or isn’t, Conterno’s Barolos are terrific and well worth seeking out." - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2010)

90+ Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:
"Medium red. Wild but reticent nose is still shocked by the July bottling, with its fruit suppressed. More classic in style but less differentiated in the early going than the 2005, with cedar and game notes, plenty of fat and sweetness and impressive richness. Best today on the juicy, persistent finish, which displays a strong tannic spine. Very young." - Stephen Tanzer (Nov/Dec '09)