2001 Conterno-Fantino, Barolo, Sori Ginestra (RT94+)If there was a chameleon of the night, it was this, a wine that morphed and ebbed and flowed in notable fashion throughout the course of the evening. Classic in its expression of the Ginestra vineyard with firm red cherry and rose petal, a fine streak of limestone minerality and wisps of fall forest scents that lend depth of character. Another categorically beautiful bottle but marked with a bit more approachability than the others, likely due to it having been opened earlier than the other bottles. Absolutely terrific, I’m pleased to have a nice stash in the cellar. Gorgeous oak integration, fabulous depth of fruit and complexity, a very fine Sori Ginestra. Drink 2016-2036+
