Description
Founded in 1982, Conterno Fantino testifies to the talent and vision of viticulturist Claudio Conterno and his partner, oenologist Guido Fantino. These great wines start in exceptional vineyard sites in Monforte d’Alba and are lovingly nurtured in their state of the art winery at Bricco Bastia. This location is scenically set, overlooking the most ancient part of Monforte with a sweeping view of the majestic Alps.
Conterno Fantino’s historical nucleus is Ginestra, one of Monforte’s historical crus documented as far back as the 1800’s. From here come two wines, Sori Ginestra and Vigna del Gris. Mosconi is the neighbouring hillside and, more recently, the families acquired the vineyard at the heart of Castelletto known as Vigna Pressenda. Four stunning baroli from some of Monforte’s best vineyards.
Ginestrino is sourced from 20 year old vines form the Ornati vineyard, which lies just outside the Barolo zone near Monforte. In challenging years, fruit from their premium vineyards is declassified and the production of Ginestrino increases. Aged ten months in used barriques, it is bright ruby with garnet highlights, the nose rich with rose and peach stones. The palate is round with well balanced varietal tannins. A ‘baby Barolo’ that rewards short-medium term cellaring.
“Ginestrino is one of the very best wines in its peer group and a hidden gem in Piedmont..” Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
92 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate “The 2019 Langhe Nebbiolo Ginestrino is forthcoming and bright with honest aromas that underline forest fruit and wild cherry. This is a pleasurable and easy-drinking wine that shows a mid-weight approach with plenty of bitter almond, tar and pressed violets that appear as background shadings. Fresh acidity makes this a great choice to pair with a creamy beef stroganoff or something similar.”
RRP $97 Our Special Price $79.99 – limited stock.
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