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Barolo DOCG - Ginestra-Vigna del Gris - Conterno Fantino 2018

Name: Barolo DOCG - Ginestra-Vigna del Gris - Conterno Fantino
Brand: Conterno Fantino
SKU: ACIN-93-VIN841BG
Price: 79.3 EUR
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Nebbiolo · Barolo DOCG · 75 cl · 2018

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79,30 €

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Technical information

Producer	Conterno Fantino
Name	Barolo DOCG
Variety	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2018
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Roses, spices, red fruits, licorice
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region	Piedmont
Production area	Langhe
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	Minimum 3 years
Type of cask	Large oak casks and barriques
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	18-20°C
Recommended consumption	From 5 to 15 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Descrizione

The Barolo DOCG "Ginestra-Vigna del Gris" produced by Conterno Fantino is an excellent interpretation of Nebbiolo coming from the prestigious Gris vineyard, located in the Monforte d'Alba area, in the heart of the Piedmontese Langhe. The Conterno Fantino winery, respected for its dedication to quality and innovation, has created a wine that captures the essence and elegance of the surrounding area.

This Barolo has an intense garnet red color, with orange reflections that develop with aging. On the nose, it offers a complex and enveloping bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, accompanied by hints of dried flowers, spices, tobacco and a light touch of undergrowth, which add aromatic depth and richness.

In the mouth, Barolo "Ginestra-Vigna del Gris" reveals a powerful and refined structure, with robust but silky tannins that give the wine a pleasant softness and a long tasting persistence. The lively acidity and minerality further highlight the complexity of the wine, leading to an elegant and persistent finish, characterized by persistent aromatic returns.

This extraordinary Barolo is an ideal companion for rich and structured dishes of Piedmontese and international cuisine, such as red meats, game, truffle-based dishes and mature cheeses. Thanks to its structure and complexity, it is also a wine that lends itself well to meditation and tasting in moments of relaxation and contemplation.

The winery

Conterno Fantino – Winery in Piedmont (Langhe) — Monforte d'Alba

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Estate in Monforte d'Alba (Langhe, Piedmont), founded in 1982. Produces mainly Nebbiolo (Barolo) alongside Barbera, Dolcetto and Chardonnay; known for a modernist cellar approach and its single-vineyard crus (Ginestra, Mosconi, Bussia).

Region: Piedmont (Langhe) — Monforte d'Alba

Country: Italy

Founded: 1982

Grapes: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Chardonnay

A winery based in Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe. Barolo produced from single crus: Sorì Ginestra, Vigna del Gris, Mosconi, Castelletto Viticulture and winemaking practices focused on the identity of the terroir. Barolo certified as wines from organic farming Vineyard area reported by several sources: approximately 27 hectares; estimated production: ~140,000 bottles per year

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Winery history

Founded in 1982 from the union of the Conterno and Fantino families (including Claudio Conterno and Guido Fantino). The estate manages roughly 23 hectares and has an annual production of about 125,000–140,000 bottles. The first bottled Barolo vintage dates to 1982. The "Ginestrino" label is documented in the winery technical sheet (approx. 35,000 bottles for that bottling).

Production philosophy

The philosophy is to highlight the identity of individual crus and the territory through careful vineyard work, hand harvesting and vinification aimed at preserving fruit. The cellar practices modern choices (relatively short macerations, selective use of French barriques) to pursue elegance, freshness and expressive precision. Some of the estate's Barolos are certified as products of organic agriculture.

Terroir and vineyards

Vineyards located exclusively in the commune of Monforte d'Alba (Langhe). Main crus: Ginestra (Sorì Ginestra, Vigna del Gris), Mosconi, Bussia, Ornati, San Pietro, Bricco Bastìa. Technical sheet for the Langhe Nebbiolo “Ginestrino”: silty soils with variable sand and calcium carbonate; south / south‑west exposures; altitude 300–450 m; Guyot training; density 4,500–5,000 vines/ha; hand harvest; indicative yield 7–8 t/ha.