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2013 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 16
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ILarsen wrote: 93 points
December 23, 2023 - Was a bit closed in the beginning - but after decanting the wine opend up quilte nicely - we liked the wine - the fruit is cherries - plums -blackberries - also some menthol. The wine is still medium + on tannins but well integrated - this is a Nice Wine that deserves solid 93.
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sirpat00 wrote: 93 points
October 27, 2023 - Signature tar notes along with red berry fruit of raspberry. Rose water, earth and leather. With time adding more complexity: tea, dried herbs, crushed pepper and even cinnamon. Fresh acidity, grainy tannin but in great balance and with presence from attack to finish. A versatile, promising Barolo. 93+
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tedcholl Likes this wine: 92 points
January 26, 2023 - An enjoyable Barolo. Classic flavors of dried red cherry, tar, tobacco, mushroom, violet. No decant and took 3 hours to open.
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happy712 Likes this wine: 93 points
September 25, 2021 - Not quite ready. Decant 8 hours to get the leather and licorice. Good with pizza or cheese.
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americanstorm Likes this wine: 93 points
August 30, 2021 - 4 hour decant. Bright red fruit on a somewhat muted nose. Still fairly tannic with a good mouthfeel and decent finish. Cherry, leather and spice. Had the definite feeling that this was too young as it seemed to lack the complexity I expected. A really nice barolo and maybe with more time it will justify the high critics scores but it's not at that point right now. 93+
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- Type Red
- Producer Conterno Fantino
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Sorì Ginestra
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC Codes 726452006437, 726452013237, 726452014784, 8029254001931
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 28 (4%)
- In Cellars 567 (79%)
- Consumed 122 (17%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarolo
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