Super-round, rich and focused with plenty of bright berries, together with spicy and fresh, citrus-rind notes. There’s a silky underlay of loamy mineral that serves as a base for this full-bodied Barolo with fine-grained, well-poised tannins that carry the fruit and spice through the long, long finish. Creamy mineral aftertaste. Nothing overstated, just really intricate and well-defined. Great to taste now, but we will need to wait until at least 2025 for this to show its best.

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.

Very sweet in the primary profile showing notes of red flowers, red prunes, strawberries and a lot of vanilla. Full bodied, soft tannins of optimum crafsmanship and a perfectly integrated, linear finale with splendid progression. The perception of sweetness will disappear over time leaving behind just the beauty of the velvety tannins. Better from 2025.
Raffaele Vecchione

Bright ruby ​​red with light garnet reflections. A complex and broad nose. This is followed by notes of cherry, ripe red fruits, and blood orange. On the palate, it's intense and engaging, juicy and broad, with perfectly integrated tannins.