- Nebbiolo from a single, historical vineyard located in the Ginestra cru in Monforte d’Alba
- Vines were planted in 1971, 1983, and 1988
- Ideal south-facing exposure (“sorì”)
- Elevation is between 340 and 360 m above sea level with south facing exposure
- Soils are a mixture of sand, silt, and clay
- Hand-harvesting begins in mid October
- Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel for 12 to 15 days
- Aging in French oak barrels
- First vintage was 1982
- Between 800 and 1000 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-24-19 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2023-03-23
"A great Barolo with an intoxicating nose of dried violet, almost potpourri, with intense cherry and pomegranate aromas. The elegance and intensity of Ginestra stands out here with incredibly well handled, velvety tannins, lifted acidity, and a super-savoury character. The vibrancy on the finish combined with its cleansing, elegant style ensure it's one for the long haul."
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2023-07-28
"Notes of cherries, bergamot, lilac and pine nuts with hints of bark and licorice. Full and wide with compact but ultra-fine tannins that are evenly distributed across the palate. Very long and deep. Refined and opulent. Well-crafted. Try after 2027."
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2023-01-01
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2023-08-24
"The 2019 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sor Ginestra has an almost botanical feel with lots of wildflowers, iris and garden herb that are layered into dark fruit, spice and rusty metal. The wine does not shy back in term of complexity, and there are many more adjectives that could be applied to the bouquet. In terms of mouthfeel, this elegant Barolo is quite smooth, with enough tannins and acidity to guarantee a long aging trajectory. Production is 11,820 bottles."
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2023-09-06
"This red exudes ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, floral and wild herb flavors wrapped in an embrace of toasty oak. Vibrant and intense, with superb balance and a long, fruit- and underbrush-filled aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2047. ‡B.S."