Conterno Fantino Sori Ginestra, Barolo DOCG, Italy

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The 2007 Barolo Sori Ginestra comes across as less aromatically intriguing and more fruit-driven than is typically the case. The wine’s full-bodied, powerful personality is on full display, but the 2007 doesn’t seem to have the level of nuance and detail that it often does. Still, the 2007 is a hugely enjoyable Barolo that impresses for its textural richness and full-throttle personality. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027. The recently completed new cellar at Conterno-Fantino is stunningly beautiful, particularly in the way contemporary materials are used in an open, spartan and tasteful style that does not draw unnecessary attention to itself. I tasted a wide range of Baroli, including all of the 2009s and 2008s from barrel. Today the 2008s seem to have the upper hand, but there is plenty of time to follow the development of both vintages. In the meantime, readers will want to focus on this superb set of 2007s. As outstanding as the wines are, the vintage has leveled the playing field to a significant extent between the estate’s least and best exposed vineyards, as it has for quite a few growers. The Baroli are made in a modern style, as they have been for many years now. The wines see relatively short fermentations in rotary fermenters and are aged in new oak, although a portion of each Barolo now spends time in cask. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

In some ways, this red is masculine, boasting bass elements of tar, black cherry and plum notes. But there's also a silky texture and a tender side, that is until the beefy tannins sweep into the finish. There's a jammy feel too, but the tannins keep this fresh. Best from 2015 through 2033.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add