Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sori Ginestra 2021

Founded in 1982, Conterno Fantino testifies to the talent and vision of viticulturist Claudio Conterno and his partner, oenologist Guido Fantino. These great wines start in exceptional vineyard sites in Monforte d'Alba and are lovingly nurtured in their state of the art winery at Bricco Bastia. This location is scenically set, overlooking the most ancient part of Monforte with a sweeping view of the majestic Alps. Fabio Fantino has done a superb job in shepherding his family's estate into its second generation. In my view, the wines have never been better. Today's Barolos show greater precision and energy than the wines of the past, and I say that as someone who bought these wines heavily in the early 2000s. The 2021 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sori Ginestra is a super-classic wine from Conterno-Fantino. Soaring, high-toned aromatics make a strong first impression. Spice, blood orange, new leather and cedar top notes open first. Bright and focused, with terrific persistence, Sori Ginestra shows the energy of this site in spades. Time in the glass brings out shades of exotic spice and citrus peel that are so beguiling. 96, Antonio Galloni