This 2012 Barolo Ginestra Riserva, from a highly regarded cru in Monforte d’Alba, will offer an intense and complex bouquet of dried roses, tar, licorice, and sour cherry, evolving with aeration to reveal notes of truffle, leather, and balsamic. On the palate, it is full-bodied and powerful, with firm yet polished tannins and high acidity providing a backbone for flavors of dark red fruit, savory herbs, forest floor, and a hint of spice. The finish is exceptionally long and structured, leaving a lasting impression of mineral and earthy nuances.