2022 Conterno Fantino Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Ginestrino, Piedmont

Framed by sweet spices, this red displays a core of cherry and menthol flavors. Lean, with stiff tannins lining the finish, while a vanilla note lingers. Drink now through 2027. 2,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.

87 points Bruce Sanderson winespectator.com

Ginestrino is sourced from twenty five year old vines form the Ornati cru in Monforte, very close to the Barolo zone. In challenging years, fruit from their other vineyards is declassified and the production of Ginestrino increases. Aged ten months in a combination of cask and old barriques, it is bright ruby with garnet highlights, the nose rich with rose and peach stones. The palate is round with well balanced varietal tannins. A ‘baby Barolo’ that rewards short-medium term cellaring.