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2006 Paolo Conterno Barolo Riserva Ginestra
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 16
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hrazdiiv Likes this wine: 93 points
January 7, 2024 - Really loved this bottle, wonderful expression of the region. The color is very much a mature purple-red with a dark ruby hue. On the nose, you get typical licorice, charcoal and dark cherry flavors but after a bit of air, some softer caramel notes start to appear, beautifully complimenting the primary elements. We drank decanted over about three hours and it held up nicely, with firm tannins that stood up to a hearty Italian meal. Last sips were the best, always a good sign. I started with a 92 in my mind and by the end of the evening almost toyed with a 94 (a high score for me). The Ginestra Riserva from Paolo Conterno is a bit of an undiscovered gem, I think - hard to acquire in the US. We purchased directly at the winery.
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Nicthebuilder wrote:
July 7, 2021 - Corked, badly corked!
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CHINACAT wrote: 91 points
July 31, 2020 - Ripe dark fruits, some earth and minerality, slightly muddy, good balance. Should have several more years ahead of it.
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appel54 Likes this wine: 91 points
October 20, 2019 - Röd färg, ganska klar
Torkade rosenblad, körsbär, träigt, järnigt, rostat, läder, snyggt fatat
Torrt, stramt, tanninrik, oerhört trevlig längd -
Klugi Wine Likes this wine: 96 points
February 15, 2019 - Barolo Ginestra: Another great 2006 Ginestra slowly showing the potential of this great vintage. Classic bouquet of violets, sandalwood, black cherries and some truffles. Young and unctuous tannins give the palate a full mouthfeel. Everything is in balance here in I would guess, this had at least 15 years of positiv development ahead.
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2013, IWC Issue #171 (link)(Paolo Conterno Barolo Ginestra Riserva) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Szabo, MS
6/11/2013 (link)(Paolo Conterno Ginestra Riserva Barolo, Docg red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Piemonte: 2009 and 2010 Barbaresco Plus Other New Releases (Oct 2012) (link)(Paolo Conterno Barolo Riserva Ginestra) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Barolo 2008: The Incredible Lightness of Being (Apr 2012) (link)(Paolo Conterno Barolo Riserva Ginestra) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Paolo Conterno
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation Riserva
- Vineyard Ginestra
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC Code 8023581000629
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 115 (56%)
- Consumed 92 (44%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 7 votes
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- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarolo