Conterno Fantino, Barolo, Ginestra Sori 2018
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
In Stock
- Vintage2018
- ColourRed
- ProducerConterno Fantino
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- Sub RegionBarolo
- DesignationDOCG
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV15
- LWIN10983182018
- Avg. Critic Score4.3★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Ginestra is a large and beautiful growing site in Monforte d'Alba that gets the morning light and enjoys panoramic views facing the castle of Serralunga d'Alba. The Conterno Fantino 2018 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra is always one of my top picks from this beautiful corner of the appellation. This Barolo is ample and generous, yet it hits the palate with precision and focused sharpness. The bouquet offers wild berry, cassis, rose, menthol, earth and crushed aniseed. This is an impressive and age-worthy wine. 11,784 bottles were released.
- Drinking Window: 2024 - 2045
- Reviewer Name: Monica Larner
- Review Date: June 2022
The 2018 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra is a dark, brooding wine. There is plenty of the balsamic character that is typical of Ginestra. Broad tannins wrap around the wine's natural breadth, but are nicely integrated. Black cherry, gravel, spice, menthol and licorice all build over time, filling out the layers effortlessly. Readers will find a dark, brooding Barolo of real substance and power, with the context of the year.
- Drinking Window: 2024 - 2034
- Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni
- Review Date: February 2022