2014 Barolo Ginestra
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The 2014 Barolo Ginestra offers a bit more depth and overall structure than the straight Barolo, even if it remains a bit rough around the edges. The 2014 may not have enough fruit to drink well for more than a handful of years, although it is quite expressive and intriguing today. On the other hand, if the tannins soften, the 2014 could turn out to be even better than this note suggests.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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Monforte d’Alba. Tasted blind. Mid ruby with bright, orange tinges. Succulent cherry fruit with firm powdery tannins. Vibrant and almost brisk. (WS)
Total maceration time of 20 days on the skins and aged for 18 rather than 24 months in 50 hl large Stockinger cask of Slavonian oak to prevent too much impact of the oak as the cask was bought recently. Mid ruby with orange tinges. Quite subdued and really youthful on the nose. Cherry, raspberry and iron. Very linear and energetic acidity and intense powdery clinging tannins. Noble, austere and long. (WS)