Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra 2009

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Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra 2009

Region: Italy » Piedmont

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Color: Red

Varietal: Nebbiolo

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Mary John Baumann, DWS

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09/28/2012

At the opposite end of the spectrum in Piemonte, modern winemaking is very much alive at Conterno-Fantino's chic, state of the art winery atop the village of Monforte d"Alba. In addition to delivering panoramic 360 views of the Langhe, the estate delivers top quality Barolo taking full advantage of roto fermentors to achieve maximum extraction and new French oak barriques to coax forth both power and finesse. Sori Genestra is planted on clay soils at 1,300 ft elevation. The 2009 vintage spent eleven months in new French oak barrels, ten months in tank and nine months in bottle. Its purple flecked color is notably deeper than most Barolos, echoing the masterful extraction techniques in place. The highly extracted nose reveals very intense violet and rose notes layered with sweet spice and truffle. A very complex wine beautifully marrying sweet aromas with savory muscle. A huge wine with very well balanced high acid, grippy tannins and high alcohol. Very concentrated and long for cellaring at least a decade, or perhaps save for the grandchildren?

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External Reviews for Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra

Source: Great Wines Direct

07/10/2016

Complex with classic aromas of melting tar and violets, lots of figs and rich notes of chamois leather.Conterno Fantino stands at the summit of 21st century Barolo, both literally and figuratively. From its stunning winery atop the Monforte d Alba hill, this alliance of the Fantino and Conterno families produces a range of wines that are both unmistakably modern in approach, and also utterly respectful of the region s wine-growing heritage.Grapes: 100% NebbioloRegion: Italy / Piemonte / Monteforte d AlbaMaker: Fabio FantinoNotes: A complex wine with classic aromas of melting tar and violets, lots of figs and rich notes of chamois leather. Pretty complex, of medium weight and with a very fine finish.Serve: At 16-18c with tenderloin steaks with cranberry-port sauce and Gorgonzola cheese; country-style peppered pork and bread stuffing; rosemary, lemon, and garlic leg of lamb with roasted potatoes.ABV: 15%Suitable for Vegetarians - Organic

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