Wine Article

2015 was a warm and opulent vintage in Barolo producing wines with great breadth, depth, power and concentration. The aromatics on this Ginestra are bold and punchy with layer upon layer of salty red liquorice, sun dried red cherries, pink musk and aniseed root nuances. The palate is ultra compact and powerful, almost muscular with a real intensity of sweet mineral tannins, raisined cranberries, stewed wild strawberries and a subtle, savoury, earthy, creamy textured finish. A very confident, ripe Nebbiolo expression from one of Barolo’s great Cru terroirs. Should drink well in its youth and also perform over the long term.

Awards

Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia 2020 2 bicchieri rossi (2 Red Glasses)
Barolo Ginestra 2015

Antonio Galloni 2020 95 pt
Barolo Ginestra 2015

Robert Parker 2019 95 pt.
The 2015 Barolo Ginestra shows real complexity and depth. It exudes a profound nature in general. Mineral tones lead the clean, fresh entry, followed by more savory notes. This is from Paolo Conterno's home vineyard cru, with vines planted right up to the edges of the winery and the family house. This Barolo is nuanced and multifaceted, and it will stand up to a couple of decades in the cellar.

Vinous 95 points
The 2015 Barolo Ginestra opens with scents of raspberry, orange peel, star anise and cinnamon. Powerful and wiry, the 2015 expresses the essence of Ginestra, with that combination of aromatic intensity and nervous energy that is such a signature. I would cellar it for a few years, as the tannins are a bit edgy at this stage. Alternatively, a few hours of air will to the trick.

Wine Spectator 2019 94 pt.
A delicate version, this nonetheless features a solid backbone of tannins and lively acidity driving the cherry, strawberry, soy, clay and leafy tobacco flavors. Tightly wound, turning more dense on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2040. 1,250 cases made,

Decanter 94 points
Giorgio Conterno did a fine job handling a tricky vintage with his 2014 Ginestra, and the 2015 from this 3ha site in Monforte is magnificent too. Tasted from cask, it’s still reticent but is showing brooding cherry aromas. It’s very ripe and fleshy on the plump but concentrated palate, with elegant tannins and a very long, stylish finish. Perfectly balanced, with neither toughness nor softness.


Bibenda 2020 5 grappoli (5 Bunches)
Barolo Ginestra 2015

Slow Wine 2020 Great Wine - Grande Vino
Barolo Ginestra 2015

I Vini di Veronelli 2020 Super 3 stelle - 94 pt.
Barolo Ginestra 2015

James Suckling 2019 94 pt.
Barolo Ginestra 2015 "The dark-berry and fresh mushroom aromas are compelling in this wine. Full-bodied, tight and chewy with wonderful texture and tannins. Solid 2015. Drink from 2022" - James Suckling (jamessuckling.com)

Jancis Robinson
"Pale-medium garnet. Chalk and crushed-rock minerality, with spicy clove and milk chocolate. Balsamic tones to smoky, spicy,ripe red-cherry fruit. Firm, compact, quite fine tannins. Warming alcohol penetrates the mid palate. Medium-long" 16.5/20