- Nebbiolo from clay and calcareous soils
- The vineyards lie in a single hectare parcel of 35-year-old vines at 300-350 meters above sea level
- 54 months in 35 hectoliter casks and a further 12 months in bottle before release
- 333 cases produced.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2016
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-PCO-40-16 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Jancis Robinson
Score
16
Date
2023-10-13
"Monforte d'Alba. Developed mid ruby with bright orange tinges. Dramatic nose of enormous concentration of fruit with hints of fruit cake, and peppery notes. Rich, ripe and mouth-filling and definitely ready, but will stay on this plateau for quite a while. A big mouthful of fruit spiked with ripe chewy tannins. It is not without delight, though. (WS) 15.5%"
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2025-01-30
"The Paolo Conterno 2016 Barolo Ginestra Riserva is the top-shelf release from this estate. This special 4,000-bottle production ages in botte grande for a long six years. Fruit comes from a south-facing parcel with 40-year-old vines. This wine presents a big fruit profile with a powerful 15.5% alcohol content. It is redolent of smoke, scorched earth, bramble, root, licorice and cooked fruit. It is loosely textured and accessible. There are sweet fruit notes on the close."