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Sorì Ginestra Barolo Nebbiolo

9.2265 ratings
9.282 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Caught at the right moment. Delicious Barolo drunk at the right time.

Caught at the right moment. Delicious Barolo drunk at the right time.

Nov 28th, 2024
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.0

A bit too big for my taste. Fruit leaning in the prune/raisin direction. Hint of mint. Coffee.

A bit too big for my taste. Fruit leaning in the prune/raisin direction. Hint of mint. Coffee.

Sep 28th, 2021
Mike Saviage

Dark with amber rims. Looks a bit older than it should. Good nose. Notes of black fruit, cherry liqueur, rose petals, some anise and some asphalt. Nice fruit but lacking structure which is consistent for the hot vintage. Good drink but not at the level of better vintages. Drink up.

Dark with amber rims. Looks a bit older than it should. Good nose. Notes of black fruit, cherry liqueur, rose petals, some anise and some asphalt. Nice fruit but lacking structure which is consistent for the hot vintage. Good drink but not at the level of better vintages. Drink up.

Sep 7th, 2020
Mike Saviage

Dark reddish tawny. Nice nose but a bit quiet. Some red fruit, red roses, a little smoke and some cranberry. Young and simple in the mouth. Needs more age.

Dark reddish tawny. Nice nose but a bit quiet. Some red fruit, red roses, a little smoke and some cranberry. Young and simple in the mouth. Needs more age.

Jul 4th, 2020
Becky George

Winemaker Kelly Fleming Wines

9.3

Black licorice, luxardo cherries, black olive, mint, coating palate, bright acidity, texture on the finish. Delicious.

Black licorice, luxardo cherries, black olive, mint, coating palate, bright acidity, texture on the finish. Delicious.

Jun 29th, 2018
Adam Jesberger

Fan fuckin tastic

Fan fuckin tastic

2 people found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.3

A great showing and yet another proof about this vintage special qualities. It's certainly evolved but still not ready as tannins still needs to soften a bit, in order for the pure and dried cherries, tar an licorice to come toward. Love this wine, and a true treat to taste vintage once more.

A great showing and yet another proof about this vintage special qualities. It's certainly evolved but still not ready as tannins still needs to soften a bit, in order for the pure and dried cherries, tar an licorice to come toward. Love this wine, and a true treat to taste vintage once more.

2 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2016
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.5

Wow. Pretty and full at the same time.

Wow. Pretty and full at the same time.

1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2022
Marco B

Marco had this 4 years ago

Marco had this 4 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2020
Mike Saviage

Dark reddish purple, opaque. Tight nose even with more air. Floral nose with notes of red fruit, roses, earth, some spice, tree bark and a little bit of menthol. Nicely balanced in the mouth. Fruit matches structure with a pleasant finish. Still mostly primary. Needs more time to gain some complexity.

Dark reddish purple, opaque. Tight nose even with more air. Floral nose with notes of red fruit, roses, earth, some spice, tree bark and a little bit of menthol. Nicely balanced in the mouth. Fruit matches structure with a pleasant finish. Still mostly primary. Needs more time to gain some complexity.

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2019