Paolo Conterno

Barbera d'Alba 'La Ginestra'

Barbera d'Alba 'La Ginestra'

Barbera dAlba La Ginestra Paolo Conterno
  • 100% Barbera from 40 year old vines planted to calcareous clay soils in Monforte d’Alba
  • Southern exposure at 300 meters above sea level
  • Grapes are picked in the first weeks of October
  • Fermentation and maceration over 12-14 days in stainless steel followed by maturation for 8-12 months in 35HL French oak casks
  • Approximately 920 cases produced

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbera d'Alba
Variety:
Barbera
Color:
Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-PCO-04-19 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
90
Date
2023-08-16
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2023-08-24
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2024-04-30
"A rich, solidly structured red, with prevailing, supersaturated flavors of black currant and blackberry. Fluid, with flashes of almond and earth. Long, detailed finish. Drink now through 2029. 750 cases made, 225 cases imported."

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