The 2001 Barolo Riserva Ginestra hits the palate with a burst of intense dark fruit, but the wine quickly shows more advanced, oxidative tones throughout. This is an example of a wine where the bouquet has matured at a faster rate than the fruit and tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.
A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL; tel. (847) 430-3887