2015 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra

This is a strong set of wines from Conterno-Fantino. I continue to be impressed with the two more recent additions to the range of Barolos. The Castelletto Vigna Pressenda and Barolo Mosconi are both terrific in 2015. The wines saw 12-15 days on the skins in rotary tanks, which is quite a departure from the 1990s, when 6-7 days was more typical. As has been the case for the last few years, the four Barolos are divided essentially into two stylistic camps when it comes to aging. The Barolo Vigna del Gris and Barolo Sorì Ginestra, the estate's flagships, are aged entirely in French oak, although the influence of new barrels has come down. The Castelletto and Mosconi see a year in barrel, but spend their second year in cask, an approach that works beautifully for those two crus.