Bodegas Caro, Caro other_regions_italy Conterno-Fantino's 1999 Barolo Sorì Ginestra

Conterno-Fantino's 1999 Barolo Sorì Ginestra is quite a bit richer and deeper than the Vigna del Gris

I very much like the depth and while not quite as structured as the Clos de Vougeot this will require an extended snooze in a cool cellar to realize its full

the 2007 Proprietary Red Wine still possesses a youthful deep garnet-purple color and gives up a truly gorgeous nose of crème de cassis

a mixture of Mediterranean and Atlantic characters

polished cherries and earthy accents

Bodegas Caro, Caro other_regions_italy Conterno-Fantino's 1999 Barolo Sorì GinestraThe 2009 Caro Blend is made up of 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months in 80% new French oak. A glass coating opaque purple color, it is a serious wine with a Bordeaux like personality. Captivating aromas of sandalwood, exotic spices, violets, leather, and assorted black fruits titillate the nose while pointing to a full bodied, plush, layered wine that manages to stay light on its feet despite its size. It is the best Caro that I