2019 Arnaldo Rivera Barolo Vigna Rionda

95 Points James Suckling
In stock
A premium Barolo red from famous Cru vineyard. A super elegant, fresh and finely structured style captures the brighter and more delicate nuaces of the grape — unusually so for this Cru — in a nicely restrained traditional style. This old collective are a newly rejuvenated player in the market, offering serious value from great sources. Drink now or cellar.
$155.00 in mixed 6+ or $175.00 per bottle

Grape

Nebbiolo

Its Origins

The original Signor Rivera was the long-serving mayor of Castiglione Falletto who, in 1958, galvanised local growers into forming Terre del Barolo at a time when Fiat’s factory in Turin was draining the area’s manpower. Around 15 years ago, those running the co-op realised that if they didn’t find a way to make great wines from the best of their members’ vineyards, then the next generation would begin to drift away and establish their own private cellars. So in 2008, the cooperative launched a project under the ArnaldoRivera name featuring a single new pan-regional blend plus a cru wine series. Different vineyard sites and enthusiastic growers were identified; a quality charter was drawn up, and winery investments made. It’s been almost a decade in the making, but just over a month ago the new range was launched featuring the outstanding 2013 vintage, and including rarities like wines from a single site in Grinzano Cavour and a Rocche di Castiglione. In general, skin-contact times are a little shorter than at Produttori, and there is some discreet use of new oak (tonneaux rather than barriques) for most of the crus. The range also includes a white Nascetta from Novello, as well as a single-vineyard Diano d’Alba Dolcetto and a Valdisera Barbera d’Alba. -- Decanter Magazine, Andrew Jefford

What The Critics Say

95/100 James Suckling

"Spiced cherries, raspberry bush, dried sage, ground spices and nutmeg. Medium- to full-bodied with super fine, polished tannins that are compact and seamless. Firm with fresh red berry crunchiness in the middle. Refined and lingering. Power with delicacy. Better after 2025."

94/100 Decanter, Aldo Fiordelli

"Terre del Barolo is a cooperative in Langhe, today focused on different MGAs produced under the Arnaldo Rivera brand. Graphite, smoky woodland and an almost-cola scent from the oak are allied to earthy strawberry and bitter orange notes. The attack is full of sucrosity, with very well handled refined, polished tannins. The wine is extracted, with a great mid-palate and a ripe and warming finish. A modern style but with Pinot-like elegance. High quality winemaking here." Drink 2023 - 2045

94/100 Parkers Wine Advocate, Monica Larner

"With fruit from Serralunga d’Alba, the 2019 Barolo Vignarionda is a wine of power and structure that accurately reflects the personality of this village. There are layers of black fruit, dark cherry, metallic ore, rust and grilled rosemary. All the fruit for this wine comes from a single site with sunny southern exposures at 330 meters in elevation. The vines were planted in 2003, and only 3,400 bottles were made this vintage. Drink 2025-2042".

Variety Nebbiolo
Region Piedmont
Closure Cork
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 14.00%
Maturity 2023 - 2045

This Wine Goes Well With

with BEEF
with GAME
with PORK

Taste

4

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