- 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:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-CFA-22-20 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2024-01-17
"A pretty, layered aroma and elegant, vibrant palate add up to greatness in this structured, complex and age-worthy wine. Balsam, rose petals, violets and cinnamon meet snappy sour cherry, raspberry and star anise on the palate. Best from 2028 and onwards."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2024-09-09
"Monforte d'Alba. Lustrous mid ruby. High-pitched, perfumed cherry nose with savoury oak notes that perfectly integrate. Elegant but still compact and a little embryonic on the palate with bags of polished tannins. Finely balanced and structured. (WS)"
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2024-05-15
"The ruby-colored 2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Del Gris, which is sourced from 30-year-old vines, is floral and inviting with perfumed layers of mixed berries, preserved strawberries, wet stones, and herbes de Provence. The palate offers more structure and more pronounced citrus orange tones, with ripe tannins and a great finish. This will be a very appealing drink over the next 12-15 years."
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris is ample and resonant in this tasting. As has been the case for a few years now, the Vigna del Gris is marked by finessed tannins, likely a result of older vines and more favorable weather for cooler sites like this one. Dark and ample, with gorgeous textural depth. the Vigna del Gris is so expressive in this tasting. It is another impeccable wine from Conterno-Fantino. Plum, blood orange, chalk and white pepper linger on the persistent finish."
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-04-04
"The 2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris exhibits ripe fruit, dried cherry skin, plum, oak spice, medicinal cherry or cola, classic baking spice and coconut flakes. There is plenty of fruit on the palate, and it's not going anywhere soon, so you have some legroom for aging. The acidity and the tannins are balanced, and only the oak feels a little too prominent. Give it time. 9,000 bottles were made."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-10-30
"Packed with cherry, raspberry, floral and mineral flavors, this red is graceful yet backed by a base of dense tannins. Supple and fluid, with fine balance, plus a light, spicy underpinning. Excellent length. Best from 2028 through 2045. —B.S."