The 2008 Renato Ratti Barolo Conca is captivating, offering gorgeous aromas of freshly crushed blackberry and strawberry with notes of charcoal, mineral, vanilla and fennel layered on top. Pure, focused and nicely concentrated with a solid structure and velvety tannins that explode on the finish leaving your mouth watering with juicy ripe fruits that linger on and on. Just a fascinating wine that should drink beautifully over the next 10-15 years. (Best 2014-2026) - February, 2013 (JD)