Renato Ratti Barolo Conca 2016

Ratti's 2016 Conca strikes a fine balance between the vineyard's natural generosity and the house's increasingly classical touch. Red cherry, plum, cinnamon and white flowers come through with genuine brightness and clarity, this is Nebbiolo with real purity, something you have to reach back many vintages to find here. The richness feels earned rather than imposed, with the wine's breadth kept in check by taut structure and lively acidity. Approachable now with little patience required, though it has the backbone to reward a few years in the cellar.