# Ginestra (Diego Conterno)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Diego Conterno](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/diego-conterno.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/diego-conterno-ginestra).

- **Producer:** Diego Conterno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Ginestra
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba (CN)
- **Soil:** Clay mixed with limestone marl
- **Exposure:** Full south (the Sorì of Ginestra)
- **Harvest:** Hand-harvested in October
- **Vineyard planting:** Just over two hectares in the Sorì, the fully south-facing heart of the Ginestra cru, planted in 1982; vines average about 35 years old. Altitude roughly 265 to 350 metres. The Conterno family has owned vines in Ginestra for more than 150 years. Certified organic.
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with 20 to 30 days of maceration on the skins. Aged about 24 months in 50-hectolitre Stockinger oak casks, then six months in cement tank and around a year in bottle before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C; decant 30 to 45 minutes before serving
- **Storage:** Built for long ageing; rewards cellaring for well over a decade.
- **Last updated:** 2026-11-10



## Summary

The flagship single-vineyard Barolo from the fully south-facing Sorì of Ginestra, Monforte d'Alba's top cru, where Diego Conterno grew up. 100% Nebbiolo, traditionally aged in large casks and cement.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red. Elegant, persistent nose of red and black cherry and bramble fruit with spicy, balsamic and mineral tones and a hint of soy. Full and important on the palate, structured yet with savory tannins and a long finish. Ripe and relatively supple for Ginestra, with the depth to age.

## Food pairings

Grilled sausage, slow-braised meats, porchetta and mushroom-based dishes.