Conterno, Paolo - Paolo Conterno Barolo Ginestra 2013 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Conterno, Paolo
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2013
Sku	RD9302
Size	750ml

 

The 2013 vintage opens with intense aromas of warm cherries, crushed raspberries, dried rose petals and subtle licorice, layered with iron‑rich minerality and hints of sandalwood.  On the palate it delivers rich red fruit framed by bright acidity and chalky tannins, complemented by savory herbal notes and a saline finish that echoes the terroir.  The structure is poised and refined, with energy and persistence that suggest this wine will evolve gracefully over another decade or more.  This is a confident expression of Barolo at its best—both immediate in its appeal and rewarding for patient cellaring.

Paolo Conterno is a distinguished family‑run winery based in Monforte d’Alba, operating on a heritage of over a century of Nebbiolo cultivation. Their estate lies at elevations of 300‑350 m on the famed Ginestra cru — a south‑facing slope with limestone‑rich clay soils that impart both power and elegance.  The team combines traditional vineyard practices (low yields, hand‑harvest, native yeasts) with careful cellar work—long maceration periods and ageing in large oak casks—to preserve terroir clarity and structure. The Ginestra bottling is their top expression, reserved for best parcels and vintages, reflecting a singular site‑driven vision.  Over recent years, Paolo Conterno has gained international recognition for combining depth and finesse in Barolo—wines built for age yet increasingly accessible with patience.