- Nebbiolo from ‘Vigna del Gris,’ a single, historical vineyard located in the Ginestra cru of Monforte d’Alba
- Planted in 1978 and 2000, the vineyard enjoys a southeastern exposure
- Elevation of 300 – 320 meters with south and southeast exposures
- Soils are characterized by sand, silt and clay
- Hand harvested starting the middle of October
- Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel for 12 – 15 days
- Aging in French oak
- First vintage was 1982
- 500 to 700 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-CFA-22-19 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2023-07-28
"Notes of red berries, crushed herbs and orange blossom with hints of lilac and wet stones. Medium- to full-bodied. Meaty and mouth-filling with polished tannins that are a little chewy at the end. Refined and sleek. Hints of bitter spices in the finish. Try after 2026."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2023-01-01
Wine Advocate
Score
95+
Date
2023-08-24
"Quite robust and powerful on first nose, the 2019 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris needs more time in bottle to flesh out and move past this current youthful phase. This wine is definitely poised to give more to those who wait. It opens to a dark garnet hue and ripe aromas of cherry skin, plum, rose and orange peel. Within the span of a few minutes, it starts to show additional spice and nutmeg. The tannins are still grippy in this 9,100-bottle release."
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2023-09-06
"Offers attractive notes of cherry and raspberry, plus iron, tar and underbrush flavors wrapped in an embrace of toasty oak. Overall, this red is balanced and the fruit should emerge as all the elements integrate over the next decade or so. Long, resonant finish. Best from 2027 through 2045. ‡B.S."