Conterno Fantino – Barolo DOCG Ginestra Vigna del Gris 2004
€76.00
| YEAR | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Producer | Conterno Fantino |
| APPELLATION | Barolo DOCG Ginestra |
| Grape variety | |
| COUNTRY | Italy |
| REGION | Piedmont |
| Format | 0,75 lt |
| ALCOHOL CONTENT | 14.00% |
| Drinking Window | |
| Green | Organic |
Born in 1982, this winery is a project of producers Claudio Conterno and Guido Fantino. Today, both families of the founders are enrolled in the winery’s activity in Monforte d’Alba. The project focuses on environmental sustainability, protection of biodiversity and care of the vineyard, followed by a careful aging management.
Ginestra is with no doubt the most prestigious “cru” of the winery, from which three wines of the property are produced: “Ginestrino” Langhe Nebbiolo, the single vineyard “Sorì Ginestra” and the single vineyard “Gris”: a parcel of land at 300-320 meters above sea level, south, south-east exposed, characterized by a high percentage of sand in the soil (50%) and by 25 years-old vines. The high percentage of sand, together with lime and clay, gives delicate, perfumed and sensual Barolos.
The family, together with other great Barolo producers, is part of a project in Castelmagno area, voted to the production of the noble Piedmontese cheese and to the valorization of its lands.
Rich floral bouquet, with small red wild berries to the mouth, in spite of the decisive tannins, ends with a sweet lingering note.
Perfect to drink alone, it pairs perfectly with a sausage and saffron risotto, or a sweet cheese risotto.
It can be served slightly more chilled, at about 17-18°C or at 19-20°C for a touch of warmth and softness.
Suggestion to open it about 1 to 2 hours before serving it. And let it breath in the glass as well.
Organic certification, manual harvest, the winery is renovated according to new energetic technologies.
Fermentation with spontaneous yeasts in stainless steel, then aging in new French oak barriques for 2 years. Low sulphites.
