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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2005-2012, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2002

Monforte d'Alba. Very deep and dark with a light mulch of a nose. The fruit on the palate is less expressive in this austere wine set for the long term marked currently by chunky tannins. (JR)

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Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Robert Parker

92
92/100

Robert Parker

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92 points
Robert Parker
Score 92/100 · Drink 2005-2021, Robert Parker, Jun 2001

The 1997 Barolo Sori Ginestra exhibits a deep ruby/purple color in addition to complex aromas of tobacco smoke and gloriously sweet, jammy cherry liqueur. Ripe, opulent, and full-bodied, with huge amounts of glycerin and extract, yet high tannin in the finish, this 1997 needs 4-5 years of cellaring, and should keep for 20+ years. This is a super-impressive Barolo. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900

92 points
Robert Parker
Score 92/100 · Robert Parker

The 1997 Barolo Sori Ginestra exhibits a deep ruby/purple color in addition to complex aromas of tobacco smoke and gloriously sweet, jammy cherry liqueur. Ripe, opulent, and full-bodied, with huge amounts of glycerin and extract, yet high tannin in the finish, this 1997 needs 4-5 years of cellaring, and should keep for 20+ years. This is a super-impressive Barolo. Jun 2001, www.robertparker.com

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Conterno Fantino
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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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