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Red
1997 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 19
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Dionysos 1920 wrote: 94 points
November 28, 2020 - Belle couleur, encore assez soutenue, luisante, épicé au nez, poivre, menthe, sous-bois, fruits noirs, mûrs, cassis, bouche ronde, pleine, agrumes, très légère évolution, tanins souples mais encore présents, belle longueur, un vin à son apogée qu’il faut boire aujourd’hui, une très belle bouteille
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Buick455 wrote: 93 points
September 6, 2020 - PnP, Drank over 3 hours. Medium opaque brick red with a orange'ish edge. Mature flavors, leather, spice, complexity, tanins, good grip. Such a nice wine. Long finish.
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canefan Likes this wine: 98 points
December 14, 2017 - Maybe the best Barolo I’ve ever drank. The color out of the bottle was perfect. Mushrooms and ground scents exploded out of the glass.
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KeithAkers wrote: 89 points
December 17, 2016 - Nose: The nose shows off a good dose of oak to start off with mint, licorice, dark red cherries, black raspberries, and spice tones. The oak is fairly prominent, but it isn't too overbearing.
Taste: Medium/full bodied with medium+ acidity and high tannins. The tannins are a bit woody, but the feel has some real power with mint, licorice, dark red cherries, spice tones, black raspberries, and some roasted herbs.
Overall: I will fully admit Barolos this modern don't normally do it for me. That said, this is very good and while the oak imprint is there, the fruit can hold it. This is drinking perfectly now and for the next 5-8 years. -
Euge67 Likes this wine: 92 points
October 14, 2016 - Perfetto. Si sentono i 19 anni però. Da bere ora.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
1/2/2002 (link)(Conterno Fantino, Monforte D'Alba 'Sori Ginestra' Barolo Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 1998, IWC Issue #81 (link)(Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/22/2012 (link) 91 points(Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra) Bricking, medium red violet color with pale meniscus; nice baked berry, dried berry, light violet nose; tasty, tight, dried berry, tart baked berry, tart prune palate with very firm tannins; medium-plus finish 91+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Conterno Fantino
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Sorì Ginestra
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
- UPC Code 726452005027
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 148 (60%)
- Consumed 97 (40%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Drank with grilled bison strip, mushrooms sautéed in marsala and a green salad., roasted sweet potatoesWho Likes This Wine
83% Like It 6 votes
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- VarietyNebbiolo
- VineyardSorì Ginestra
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarolo
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