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Score 96+/100 · Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Jul 2020

The Conterno Fantino 2016 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris comes from a site in Monforte d'Alba that has a big component of loose sand in the soils. These well-draining conditions add to the softness and concentrated aromatic intensity of Nebbiolo. In fact, the bouquet here brings us a medley of red and purple fruits with some ripe blackberry and plum. It shows a hint of pretty cherry sweetness with spice, tobacco and candied licorice. The mouthfeel is full and generous, and this supple Barolo wraps smoothly and luxuriously over the palate. Some 9,100 bottles were made.

Critic scores

Critic scores
95
95/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

96
96+/100

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

More reviews and scores

17+ points
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17+/20 · Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com, Jul 2020

Monforte d'Alba. Tasted blind. Lustrous mid to deep ruby. Balsamic nose that is a little reluctant to open up to the fruit and is a tiny bit candied. On the palate, monolithic fruit matched by a big dose of powdery tannins. Impressive concentration without going over the top.

95 points
James Suckling
Score 95/100 · James Suckling, Jan 2020

Extremely perfumed with ripe strawberries and hints of dried flowers. Hints of hazelnuts. It’s full-bodied with a solid core of ripe fruit and ripe, polished tannins. Tight center palate. Very persistent. This is reserved now, but shows beautiful potential. Try after 2023.

93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Nov 2019

The 2016 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris offers a striking balance of density and the more floral, high-toned notes that are so typical of this wine. Dried flowers, rose petal, mint, sweet spice and cedar are all nicely lifted. Beams of incisive tannin give the wine its vibrant, energetic feel. I would drink it first among these four wines.

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