Conterno Fantino

Barolo Ginestra 'Vigna Sorì Ginestra'

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:

Conterno Fantino

Vintage:

2021

Country:

Italy

Region:

Piedmont

Appellation:

Barolo

Variety:

Nebbiolo

Color:

Red

Farming Practice:

Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle

IT-CFA-24-21

6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling

Score

Date

2025-01-31

"An intoxicating wine with aromas of mint, dried flowers, red cherries and graphite. Full-bodied, it shows firm and extracted tannins of good ripeness, with crisp acidity and a muscular yet balanced finish. A powerful wine that will age well. Try from 2027."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

Decanter

Score

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

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

Date

2023-01-01

Wine Advocate

Score

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

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."

James Suckling

Score

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

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

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

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

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."

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