Conterno Fantino LANGHE DOC NEBBIOLO “GINESTRINO” 2023

Producer / Region: Conterno Fantino — Monforte d’Alba / Langhe, Piedmont, Italy 
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo 
Wine Type: Red, Langhe DOC 
Farming: Organic viticulture 

🌿 Tasting Profile & Character

• Color: Bright ruby‑red with garnet reflections.

• Aromas: Fresh red and dark fruit — cherries, raspberries, plums — with floral notes (rose, violet), hints of herbs or spice, and subtle cedar / wood spice from barrel aging.

• Palate: Medium‑bodied and balanced, with well‑integrated acidity and fine-grained tannins. The fruit carries through — red berries, dried herbs, maybe a touch of earthiness — giving a smooth, harmonious taste. 

• Finish & Feel: Light‑to‑medium structure, easy drinkability, elegant and fresh — a youthful Nebbiolo that highlights purity and liveliness rather than heavy power. 

🛠 Winemaking & Ageing

• Grapes come from selected vineyards around Monforte d’Alba (young Nebbiolo vines planted circa 1998–2007).

• Manual harvest in mid‑October. 

• Fermented and macerated in stainless steel tanks for ~6–8 days, then aged for ~9–12 months in used French oak barrels.

• Bottled unfiltered / lightly filtered (typical for the producer’s style) to preserve freshness. 

🍽 Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions

This Langhe Nebbiolo is versatile — excellent with:

• Charcuterie, cold cuts, salami

• Pasta with meat or tomato‑based sauces

• Roasted or grilled pork / poultry / lighter meats

• Tomato‑based risotto or ragù dishes

• Medium‑aged cheeses

Serve at ~ 16–18 °C (60–65 °F). 

🎯 Style & Who It’s For

Langhe Nebbiolo “Ginestrino” 2023 is a polished, approachable Nebbiolo — elegant and fruit‑forward, with the varietal character of Nebbiolo but without the heavy tannic structure often associated with top‑tier Barolo/Barbaresco. Perfect for someone who wants the Nebbiolo experience “everyday style”: good structure, balance, and freshness, suitable for near‑term drinking, yet with enough backbone to cellar for a few years if desired.