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Barolo Ginestra DOCG wine — Paolo Conterno winery — Dionysus
RedBaroloDOCG

Barolo Ginestra DOCG

by Paolo Conterno · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesNebbiolo
Alcohol15.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Keeps for20 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Paolo ConternoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the Ginestra vineyard at 300–350 m above sea level. The vines are 30–35 years old.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested entirely by hand at optimal ripeness, usually during the first ten days of October. After crushing, the must macerates for 18–25 days in purpose-designed tanks that continuously promote the release of compounds from the skins. Extraction ends when the desired balance between colour and tannins has been reached.

Ageing

The wine undergoes extended ageing in French oak barrels, followed by 6–12 months in bottle.