Barolo Ginestra “Vigna del Gris” DOCG 2021 (BIO)

Conterno Fantino | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Conterno Fantino | Via Ginestra 1 | IT 12065 Monforte d'Alba

05442621 · 0,75 l · 100,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Monforte d'Alba – the name stands for depth, warmth and at the same time a taut, cool vein in the wines. The legendary Cru Ginestra lies in the centre of this high plateau, and at its heart is the single vineyard Vigna del Gris – a gently sloping plot with a south-easterly exposure at an altitude of 300 to 320 metres. The soils, a complex mixture of sand, silt and clay, provide the perfect stage for Nebbiolo, planted here in two stages: 1978 and 2000. Today, these vines produce a grape quality that is characterised by both concentration and finesse. The 2021 vintage is considered almost ideal in Barolo: a cool spring, followed by a warm, stable summer with no periods of extreme heat and a long, even ripening period into golden October. For Conterno Fantino, the manual harvest began in mid-October – the berries reached a flawless phenolic ripeness. After 12 to 15 days of fermentation and maceration in stainless steel, the wine is aged for two years in French oak, partly in barriques and partly in larger barrels. This combination gives the wine structure and complexity without masking the unmistakable signature of the vineyard.

In the glass, the Vigna del Gris shines in clear garnet red with orange reflections on the rim. The bouquet is of great precision: cool notes of mint, liquorice and graphite interweave with the sweetness of ripe strawberries, sour cherries and a hint of dried herbs. A multi-layered texture unfolds on the palate – juicy fruit and fresh, well-integrated acidity in perfect balance with fine-grained, supporting tannins. The finish is long, with a mineral undertone and shows remarkable harmony even in its youth, which will develop into an almost silky maturity over the years. A Barolo that epitomises the Cru Ginestra in its clarity and radiance – powerful, but never heavy, brooding and yet full of tension. A wine for connoisseurs who seek not only excellence in the glass, but also the signature of a great terroir. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris 2021 shows a more delicate, sensual side of Ginestra. Deep and supple in the glass, it offers a wonderful suppleness in the centre of the palate and a fine overall depth. The 2021 is a truly impressive Barolo with substance and presence. The balance of fruit, acidity and textural resonance makes it incredibly attractive in the early stages." Vinous

"This red deftly combines power and grace, featuring well-defined flavors of cherry, raspberry, rose, iron and underbrush, with dense, energetic tannins. Vibrant and harmonious in its youthful way, offering length and a terrific aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The Conterno Fantino 2021 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris opens with aromas of dried cherry and blackcurrant and is fleshy and rich with notes of black liquorice, tar and crushed rose in the background. The wine has a softer, velvety quality to the tannins that makes it a bit more approachable in the medium term, but I still recommend longer bottle aging." Wine Advocate

"A fragrant Barolo with mint, liquorice, graphite, earth, strawberries and fresh red cherries on the nose. Full-bodied and full of fruit concentration that envelops the tannins. Velvety on the mid-palate, with integrated, pronounced acidity." James Suckling