Conterno Fantino, Barolo, Ginestra Sori 2009
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2009
- ColourRed
- ProducerConterno Fantino
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- Sub RegionBarolo
- DesignationDOCG
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV14.5
- LWIN10983182009
- Avg. Critic Score4.3★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Last in the lineup is the 2009 Barolo Sori Ginestra that incorporates many of the high points of the two wines described above. You get the toasted spiciness of the Barolo Vigna del Gris as well as the Nebbiolo brightness of the Barolo Mosconi. In between those two poles are shades of licorice, spice, balsam notes, crushed granite and cedar. The wine is stacked tall, one plush layer on top of the next and the palate is rewarded with a lovely quality of tannin that is firm and unyielding but also polished and tight at the same time. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2030. Importer: Empson, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900
- Drinking Window: 2017 - 2030
- Reviewer Name: Monica Larner
- Review Date: June 2013
Good bright medium red. Musky raspberry, strawberry and truffley underbrush on the nose; showing much more ripe-year character than the Mosconi. Then plush, seamless and sweet on the palate, with a compelling fleshiness to the cherry and soil flavors. The very long, slowly building finish features extremely fine tannins. Complex and complete for the year.
- Reviewer Name: Stephen Tanzer
- Review Date: November 2013