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Manage Subscriptions2005 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo

























Community Tasting Notes 20
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doncabernet Likes this wine: 93 points
July 31, 2023 - One of my last bottles and in my opinion fully mature. Very finely grained tannins, medium long finish and a complex nose of dried herbs, meat but also still some raspberry fruit. Absolutely ready for business and to be opened within the next two years. Lovely and with quite some elegance.
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Sir-Harrie wrote: 92 points
January 6, 2023 - Nach wie vor sehr präsent. Tolle tiefdunkle Farbe mit leichtem Rostschimmer am Rand.
In der Nase blumig angenehm. Im Mund sehr dicht mit Aromen nach Himbeere, Pflaume, aber auch Teer, kräftige Gewürze.
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Bluespolo wrote: 90 points
December 25, 2022 - aperto assieme al 2006, finisce per esserne un po' la brutta copia: meno intensità e complessità al naso, ancora un po' dominato dalle tostature, e tannini che risaltano, garantendo meno armonia ed equilibrio. Buono ma non eccellente.
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danielk168 Likes this wine: 92 points
September 12, 2022 - classic monforte dalba stuff, nearing its peak perhaps but still lots of life in it. Aroma is matured but can still find some fresh floral scent not all dried flowers. Fruit is somewhat lacking or rather hiding in the background. Lots of terrior stuff of woodiness, minerals and dried vegetation. Only one bottle, what a pity, this is really good stuff, bottle purchased in Hongkong in 2011.
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EMAZurich Likes this wine: 93 points
February 5, 2022 - Ziegelrot, korrekte Farbe für einen 17jährigen Barolo. Nase nach erwas rotbeerige Frucht aber vor allem Schokolade, Zimt, Sattelleder, Unterholz. Am Gaimen grossartige Balance. Die bislang so aggressiven Tannine zeigen sich nun zivilisiert und sehr harmonisch integriert. Nach wie vor tolle und frische Säure, die rotbeerige Frucht nach Weichsel und Himbeere steht gut dagegen. Ein reifer und weiser Barolo, grossartig! Ist sicherlich noch ein paar Jahre auf diesem Niveau trinkbar aber wer noch viele Flaschen im Keller hat sollte langsam mit dem Trinken beginnen.
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By Antonio Galloni
2005 Barolo: A Dark Horse Emerges (Jul 2016), 7/1/2016 (link)(Conterno-fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra) Subscribe to see review text.
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November/December 2009, IWC Issue #147 (link)(Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Conterno Fantino
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Sorì Ginestra
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC Codes 726452009315, 726452012186
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 161 (64%)
- Consumed 92 (36%)
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