It's medium to full-bodied

(100% from the Chambolle side that combines about one-third terres rouges and the remainder from terres blanches)

frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet with subtle nougat scents in the background lending it an exotic edge

The 2010 LApparita is a pure expression of Merlot with bold fruit nuances of cherry and black fruit at the core

Held up beautifully with aeration

Conterno Fantino, Barolo Sori Ginestra Size:6x750ml It's medium to full-bodiedConterno Fantino's 1999 Barolo Sor Ginestra is quite a bit richer and deeper than the Vigna del Gris, as it always is. Leather, tobacco, menthol, licorice and savory herbs are some of the many notes that flow through to the massive, tannic finish. With time in the glass the 1999 softens a bit, but the tannins of the year and the 100% new French oak barrels will always remain. Antonio Galloni