2018 was a vintage that produced beautifully elegant Barolo, of which the Vigna del Gris is the epitome. It is just coming into maturity, and will last for many years to come. It has a transparent brick red colour, and welcoming notes of ripe fruit, spicy oak, liquorice and fruit leather. On the palate, it has focused, balanced, delineated flavours, with superb freshness and length. Giving this wine some air helps bring out its complexity.
Barolo Vigna del Gris
Conterno Fantino
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Press Review
94/100 - I always love the purity of aromas delivered in wine from this 1.8-hectare site with loose, well-draining soils in the celebrated Ginestra cru of Monforte d'Alba. The Conterno Fantino 2017 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris boasts a slightly more delicate and finessed aromatic approach with tighter weaving and an almost fragile personality. However, the warm 2017 vintage conditions do their part to build up the concentrated power and fruit weight of this Barolo. I found this wine to be more reticent in terms of mouthfeel; however, that may be a reflection of my early tasting. I'd love to come back and visit this wine at the 10-year mark and later. Drink 2024 - 2040.
Press Review
95/100 - Dense nose with licorice-tinged, crushed raspberries and blackberries. Full-bodied and full-fruited palate, then there’s a steady, velvety-tannin build through the long finish. Really well structured and polished. Showing great promise. Excellent 2018 from the Monforte d’Alba zone. Give it the time it needs to show its best. Try after 2025.
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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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SKU30766118
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Alcohol %14.5%
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GrapeNebbiolo
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Unit Volume75cl