Conterno Giacomo - Monforte d Alba - Barolo DOCG

Giacomo Conterno: The Gold Standard of Barolo

In the world of Barolo wines, the name Giacomo Conterno is a symbol of excellence and timeless tradition. Located in Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe region, this winery has been a benchmark for quality and authenticity in the production of Barolo wines for almost a century. The Giacomo Conterno winery is known for its uncompromising dedication to perfection, where every bottle is a testimony to craftsmanship and respect for the rich winemaking traditions of Piedmont.

The winery's origins date back to 1908, when Giovanni Conterno opened a small tavern in San Giuseppe near Monforte d'Alba. At a time when Barolo was mainly sold in bulk, he began bottling his own wine. His son Giacomo continued this vision and created the legendary Barolo Riserva "Monfortino", which was first bottled around 1920.

In 1961, Giacomo's sons, Giovanni and Aldo, took over the winery. Due to different ideas about winemaking, Aldo left in 1969 to found his own winery, Poderi Aldo Conterno. Giovanni remained faithful to the traditional method and led the estate until his death in 2004. Since then, his son Roberto Conterno has been at the helm, continuing the classic style while investing in modern technology to ensure quality.

🌄 Vineyards and Terroir
Giacomo Conterno owns some of the most prestigious vineyards in the Barolo region, with a total area of ​​approximately 23 hectares:

Cascina Francia (purchased in 1974): 16 hectares in Serralunga d'Alba, with 9 hectares planted with Nebbiolo for Barolo and 5 hectares with Barbera d'Alba.

Cerretta (purchased in 2008): 3 hectares, of which 2 hectares Nebbiolo and 1 hectare Barbera.

Arione (purchased in 2015): 9 hectares, with approximately 3.5 hectares of Nebbiolo da Barolo, 1 hectare of Nebbiolo d'Alba and 1 hectare of Barbera d'Alba.

The vineyards are located at an average altitude of 500 metres, which contributes to the complexity and freshness of the wines.
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🍷 Wines and Style
Giacomo Conterno is known for his traditional Barolo wines, characterized by long maceration periods and aging in large Slavonian oak barrels (botti). The main wines are:

Barolo Riserva Monfortino: Only produced in exceptional years, with a maceration of up to five weeks without temperature control and a maturation of seven years in botti. It is considered one of the purest expressions of Nebbiolo.

Barolo Cascina Francia: From the vineyard of the same name, with a maceration of three to four weeks and a maturation of four years in botti.

Barolo Cerretta and Barolo Arione: Single-vineyard wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their respective terroirs.

Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia and Barbera d'Alba Cerretta: Barbera wines that are aged for two years in botti and are known for their depth and elegance.

Giacomo Conterno's wines are acclaimed worldwide and have often received high scores from wine critics. They are known for their strength, structure and ability to age for decades.