1999 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra
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Conterno-Fantino's 1999 Barolo Sorì Ginestra is quite a bit richer and deeper than the Vigna del Gris, as it always is. Leather, tobacco, menthol, licorice and savory herbs are some of the many notes that flow through to the massive, tannic finish. With time in the glass the 1999 softens a bit, but the tannins of the year and the 100% new French oak barrels will always remain.
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Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Dark ruby. With its deeply expressive balsamic nose and masses of super-ripe fruit, the Sori Ginestra is the estate's most complete and satisfying wine. With air lovely notes of tar, menthol, white truffles and licorice appear, adding further complexity as this potent Barolo begins to reveal its personality. Though I wish the use of new oak were a little more restrained, the Sori Ginestra can probably absorb the oak if given enough time. Its notable underlying structure makes me think it too will drink to at least age 20.
The 1999 Barolo Sori Ginestra, a top of the line wine, is full, plummy, and tarry on the nose, and with a great depth and definition of flavor, it will drink well from 2005 to 2020. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900
The 1999 Barolo Sori Ginestra, a top of the line wine, is full, plummy, and tarry on the nose, and with a great depth and definition of flavor, it will drink well from 2005 to 2020. Oct 2003, www.robertparker.com