1996 Barolo Sori Ginestra
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Conterno-Fantino's 1996 Barolo Sorì Ginestra is fully oxidized and past peak. This was the first year the Sorì Ginestra was done with rotary fermenters and aged in 100% new oak.
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The ruby/purple-colored, mineral-dominated 1996 Barolo Sori Ginestra offers spicy oak in the nose, as well as attractive black cherry fruit intertwined with prunes, and toasty oak. With moderate levels of glycerin, full body, high tannin, excellent purity as well as superb richness and extract, this layered wine requires cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-090CORTESE
The ruby/purple-colored, mineral-dominated 1996 Barolo Sori Ginestra offers spicy oak in the nose, as well as attractive black cherry fruit intertwined with prunes, and toasty oak. With moderate levels of glycerin, full body, high tannin, excellent purity as well as superb richness and extract, this layered wine requires cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-090CORTESE Aug 1999, www.robertparker.com