Vinous scoring on Aldo Conterno,Vendetta or Reality?

[john_stimson]

@Jonathan Wu

I drank Colonnello and Cicala 2012 in the Great wines of Italy event in Hong Kong, each 3 small glasses pouring from different bottles. I found them among the best in the event. I also didn’t see any change in style compared to other recent vintages. I understand some people’s criticism of over-extraction and overoaking and it’s totally alright to dislike their house style. But I think this “new style” has been like that since around 2004 vintage and wasn’t started from 2012. If one scores their 2006-2011 with 95,96 points, then their 2012s are definitely not 87,88 point stuff.

Thanks Jonathan. Nice to hear from someone who has actually tasted the wines. Have you had the 2013’s yet?
(note–I previously made a comment about 2014 reviews, but these are not out yet on the AC wines. the most recent reviews are on the 2013’s)