In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Conterno Fantino, founded in 1982, makes its flagship Sori Ginestra from the organically farmed Ginestra cru in Monforte.
- 1982 — Conterno Fantino founded and develops Sori Ginestra
Facts
- Producer
- Conterno Fantino
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra
What does Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Ginestra hill in Monforte, Sori Ginestra is Conterno Fantino's flagship, a modern, age-worthy Barolo from organically farmed vines.
When should I drink Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra?
Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.