I always love the purity of aromas delivered in wine from this 1.8-hectare site with loose, well-draining soils in the celebrated Ginestra cru of Monforte d'Alba. The Conterno Fantino 2017 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris boasts a slightly more delicate and finessed aromatic approach with tighter weaving and an almost fragile personality. However, the warm 2017 vintage conditions do their part to build up the concentrated power and fruit weight of this Barolo. I found this wine to be more reticent in terms of mouthfeel; however, that may be a reflection of my early tasting. I'd love to come back and visit this wine at the 10-year mark and later. This was a release of exactly 9,082 bottles.

Boasting well defined cherry, strawberry, currant and floral flavors, this red also reveals a savory side, evoking eucalyptus, sage and white pepper elements. Linear and sinewy, with fine length. Best from 2024 through 2040. 750 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add