# Ginestra Riserva (Paolo Conterno)

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

- **Producer:** Paolo Conterno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG Riserva
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100% (Michet and mainly Lampia sub-varieties)
- **Cru / vineyard:** Ginestra
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba (CN)
- **Soil:** Mainly clayey and calcareous, providing ideal water retention
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Picking by hand in the middle of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot counter-espalier training. Altitude 300 to 350 metres a.s.l., gradient 30 to 35%, vines approx. 35 to 38 years old, planting density 4000 plants per hectare, yield 6 tonnes per hectare.
- **Vinification:** Grapes crushed and destemmed immediately after picking, then macerated for 22 to 28 days in special tanks for gradual extraction. Matured traditionally in oak casks and for a period in the bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

The Riserva version of the Ginestra cru Barolo DOCG, from older vines with a longer maceration, made from 100% Nebbiolo.

## Tasting notes

Dark garnet red. Elegant, round nose with lingering fruity, spicy, balsamic and mineral undertones. Strong, warm body with powerful aromas and well balanced flavours. Long, intense finish, with a cellar life extending to over fifteen years.

## Food pairings

Roast veal, rump steak cooked in Barolo wine, mature cheeses.