2019 Conterno Fantino, Ginestra Vigna del Gris - Barolo DOCG - 6 Bottles

The Barolo DOCG Ginestra Vigna del Gris 2019 by Azienda Agricola Conterno Fantino. Tasting Notes Appearance: Clear garnet red with ruby reflections. Nose: Broad, expressive, and elegant bouquet. Aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, plum, raspberry) emerge alongside distinct floral notes (violet and dried rose), mint, pipe tobacco, sweet spices, leather, and a subtle mineral and balsamic nuance. Palate: Enveloping, structured, and featuring great tension on the palate. It exhibits a beautiful acidic freshness and finely polished tannins while maintaining a solid presence. It has a very long, persistent, and refined finish. Critical Scores (2019 Vintage) The 2019 vintage in the Langhe was extraordinary for balance and aging potential, and international critics awarded this label outstanding scores: James Suckling: 96 / 100 Robert Parker / Wine Advocate: 95+ / 100 Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 94 / 100 Guida Vitae AIS: 4 Viti Winery History (Conterno Fantino) Foundation: The Conterno Fantino winery was founded in 1982 in Monforte d'Alba (Cuneo) through the partnership of the families of Claudio Conterno and Guido Fantino. Philosophy and Sustainability: Claudio primarily oversees vineyard management, while Guido manages the winemaking process in the cellar. From the outset, the winery distinguished itself through its environmental focus, earning organic certification and adopting practices to preserve biodiversity and energy efficiency. The "Ginestra Vigna del Gris" Vineyard: Located in the renowned Ginestra Additional Geographic Mention (MGA) in Monforte d'Alba, the Vigna del Gris vineyard benefits from excellent exposure and calcareous-marly soils that endow the wines with elegance, aromatic finesse, and great longevity. Generational Continuity: Today, the founders' children (Alda, Matteo, Elisa, and Fabio) actively work alongside them in the winery, continuing a legacy of excellence and authentic interpretation of the Barolo terroir.

Estimate:£317.7

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