Paolo Conterno

Barolo "Ginestra"

The Ginestra is the crème de la crème of the Conterno estate
30-year-old vines
Perfect southern exposure in pockets of heavy clay
300-350 meters elevation
Maceration for up to 30 days and aged 42 months in 35 HL French oak casks
1,333 cases produced

Info

Producer:

Paolo Conterno

Vintage:

2016

Country:

Italy

Region:

Piedmont

Appellation:

Barolo

Variety:

Nebbiolo

Color:

Red

Farming Practice:

Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle

IT-PCO-21-16

12/750ml

Resources

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling

Score

Date

2020-08-05

Vinous

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Date

2020-02-01

Wine Advocate

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Date

2020-07-23

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

James Suckling

Score

Date

2017-02-23

Vinous

Score

Date

2017-10-01

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2018-06-29

"The 2013 Barolo Ginestra shows grace and purity, with significant power at the back that is partially fueled by the wine's well-integrated alcohol (recorded at 15%). The wine's texture is compact, and the flavor knitting is tight and carefully detailed. These qualities bode very well for the future evolution of this vintage that will undoubtedly soften and flesh out with more time in the bottle."

James Suckling

Score

Date

2019-11-07

Vinous

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Date

2020-02-01

"The 2015 Barolo Ginestra opens with scents of raspberry, orange peel, star anise and cinnamon. Powerful and wiry, the 2015 expresses the essence of Ginestra, with that combination of aromatic intensity and nervous energy that is such a signature. I would cellar it for a few years, as the tannins are a bit edgy at this stage. Alternatively, a few hours of air will to the trick."

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2019-06-28

"The 2015 Barolo Ginestra shows real complexity and depth. It exudes a profound nature in general. Mineral tones lead the clean, fresh entry, followed by more savory notes. This is from Paolo Conterno's home vineyard cru, with vines planted right up to the edges of the winery and the family house. This Barolo is nuanced and multifaceted, and it will stand up to a couple of decades in the cellar."

Wine Spectator

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Date

2019-11-20

James Suckling

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Date

2021-06-01

Vinous

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Date

2021-04-29

Wine Advocate

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Date

2021-06-17

James Suckling

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Date

2022-10-03

Wine Advocate

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Date

2022-06-23

Wine and Spirits

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Date

2022-10-31

Wine Spectator

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Date

2022-09-21

James Suckling

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Date

2023-10-04

Jeb Dunnuck

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Date

2023-05-04

Wine Advocate

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Date

2023-08-24

Wine Spectator

Score

Date

2023-11-29

"This red is rich and succulent, with cherry, raspberry, plum, tar, iron and eucalyptus permeating the generous profile. Dusty tannins lift this up, while the flavors remain persistent and fan out on the lengthy finish. Complex and stylish. Best from 2026 through 2043. —B.S."

Jancis Robinson

Score

17+

Date

2023-10-13

"Just mid ruby with orange tinges. Noble, complex yet subdued cherry with a peppery tingle. Lots of juicy but monolithic fruit with a fantastic layer of fine, gripping tannins. Embryonic. (WS) 14.5%"

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Barolo "Ginestra"

Barolo "Ginestra"

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REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES