- 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:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-CFA-24-20 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2024-01-17
"Generous oak spices are in great harmony with the rich fruits and agile structure of this classic, memorable Barolo. Enticing cedar, cinnamon, iodine and sour cherry aromas meld with warm red cherries, cranberries and chalky mineral notes on an appropriately tannic texture. Best from 2030."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2024-09-10
"Monforte d'Alba. Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Impressive depth and concentration on the nose without going overboard. Becomes more minerally the longer it sits in the glass. More brooding than Vigna del Gris and with hints of oak. Polished, lush, juicy cherry fruit with finely ground tannins. A long fruit finish with the perfect dose of ripe tannins. (WS)"
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
96
Date
2024-05-15
"Coming from 55-year-old vines, the 2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Siri Ginestra offers another level of complexity and purity in its aromas of anise, pepper, rocky earth, fresh cherries, and pine. It's well-defined and chiseled, with more depth of concentration throughout, and is going to be an exceptional wine to cellar and enjoy over the coming two decades. Drink 2026-2046."
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2024-01-04
"The 2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra marries finesse with power, as can happen with the best sites here. Crushed flowers, orange peel, spice, mint, white pepper and tobacco lend notable aromatic presence. The 2020 starts easy, then explodes through the mid-palate and finish, showing notable textural depth and tons of finesse."
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2024-04-04
"The Conterno Fantino 2020 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra has a note of perfumed oak spice, pine cone, licorice root, Pastis, root beer, plump cherry fruit, baked ripeness and wild mint to close. This is a generous, complex and well-structured Barolo. The oak imprint is especially strong at this young stage, and the wine needs more time in bottle. Production is 11,800 bottles."
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2024-10-30
"Saturated with cherry, plum, iron, tar, menthol, tobacco and spice aromas and flavors, this powerful and complex red is defined by a vibrant structure, showing vivid acidity and energetic tannins. The finish brings nice closure as all of the components gather together. Best from 2028 through 2047. —B.S."