Barolo, Ginestra, 2000
Powerful but fine and chalky in structure with fresh juicy fruit notes. Radiant forest berry, mineral and stone flavours with a strong iron component. Characterful rocky and rugged, in a good way, with a suaveness and finesse to the fortifying tannins that makes this so intriguing and moreish. Wears its heart on its sleeve and is quite brilliant for it! From South facing vines in the stellar Ginestra Cru of Monforte d’Alba situated at between 300-350 metres above sea level. The wine is aged in large, old 35hl French cask for 3 years followed by a further 6-12 months ageing in bottle.
critic reviews
The Barolo and Barolo Riserva are the two wines to look for from this house, and while waiting for the soon to be released 1999 Barolo Riserva, there is no reason not to enjoy the classic 2000 Barolo Ginestra with its aromas of plums, truffles, tar, and mint, its round and solid palate, excellent continuity, and lengthy, balsamic finish. Drink: 2005-2018. Importer: Vignaioli Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-3095
Medium amber-tinged red. Pretty, perfumed aromas of rose petal, tobacco, leather and truffley underbrush. Then less open in the mouth than on the nose: dense and sweet but also juicy and penetrating, with sound acids for the year. Finishes with substantial chewy tannins that largely avoid dryness.