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Conterno Fantino Barolo DOCG Ginestra "Vigna Sorì Ginestra" 2018

Piedmont

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HK$688   each
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RRP HK$850 
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Conterno Fantino's Barolo Ginestra "Vigna Sori Ginestra" 2018 is crafted from select terroirs in the Ginestra cru, situated at 340–360 meters above sea level in Monforte d'Alba. Planted in the early 1970s, the vines grow in soil rich with silt, clay, and sand.

Azienda Agricola Conterno Fantino was established in 1982 by Guido Fantino and Claudio Conterno. The state-of-the art winery is located on top of a hill overlooking the old village of Montforte d'Alba, enjoying an extraordinary view stretching out around the arc of Alps.

Drink now to 2045.

Critic awards

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.

— 96 points, James Suckling

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.

— 96 points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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

— 96 points, Wines Critic

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.

— 95 points, Falstaff

Region and Grapes

Region: Piedmont
Grapes: Nebbiolo
ABV: 15%

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