2016 Barolo Ginestra
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The 2016 Barolo Ginestra captures all of the breadth and power of this highly regarded Monforte site. Black cherry, orange peel, dark spice, menthol and licorice are all wrapped together. Rich and potent, with firm tannins and a classic sense of structure, the 2016 bristles with real intensity in all of its dimensions. There is real substance and plenty of personality here.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Barolo Ginestra is dark, rich and enveloping, with real textural weight and resonance that give the wine its ample, generous feel. Dark cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and dried flowers all open up in the glass. Today, the 2016 is tight and classically austere, as so many wines are in this vintage, but it has the potential to develop into something truly special. I loved it.
Monforte d’Alba. Will be released only in 2021, because Ginestra needs more time and is conceived as Riserva quality. Lustrous mid ruby. Intense nose of brooding, fresh, ripe fruit and saline-minerally notes. Succulent, concentrated and perfectly balanced with supple acidity and rich, coating tannins on the finish. Amazing length and freshness. (WS)