This Barolo comes from the famous cru of the same name in Monteforte, an historic vineyard that is considered one of the very finest. The wine displays fabulous fruit concentration: complex, savoury, herbal, gamey, woody attributes are present, but in the background, behind deliciously appealing fresh red cherry, dried cherry, cranberry, sage, iron, elderberry, new oak and aniseed character. Massively rich and weighty in the mouth, with black cherry, liquorice, thyme and roasted red pepper flavours. It deserves cellaring to reach its full potential, but one sip and frankly you feel like sneaking off with the bottle now and spending a few hours alone with it. Phenomenally good!
Barolo Sorì Ginestra
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Press Review
" Pale ruby in hue with a dense colour, full of intriguing leafy lightness with fresh mint, pomegranate and rosehip. This shines for its elegance. A concentration of citrus and darker fruits overlay fresh acidity and solid, muscular tannins which are typical of Ginestra - in my experience this Sorì can be even more austere in the best vintages. Hailed as a warm vintage, the 2017 here expresses an extraordinary freshness with a citrus finish. Outstanding ageing potential. Drinking Window 2022 - 2040 "
Press Review
" The 2017 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra is another gorgeous, expressive wine in this range. Broad and ample, the 2017 captures all of the personality of this site. Dark-fleshed fruit, spice, menthol, licorice, espresso, dried flowers and pine infuse the 2017 with myriad layers of dimension. There is plenty of Ginestra energy and tannin, so a few years of cellaring is a must. Drink 2025-2037. "
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation and maceration on the skins in stainless steel horizontal fermenters for 8 - 15 days Following fermentation the wine is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, then in bottle for 12 months.
Our Expert Food Recommendation
Game, such as partridge, pheasant, wild duck, guineafowl or quail, or red meat such as steak tartare or grilled fillet steak. Ideally with Italian truffles.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryItaly
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RegionPiemonte
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Sub RegionBarolo
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKU24066117
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Alcohol %15%
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GrapeNebbiolo
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Unit Volume75cl
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VegetarianYes