Giacomo Conterno

Rich and explosive from the get-go all the elements of the 2021 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia are massively dialed up. Black cherry plum incense licorice mocha and sage all rush from the glass. Dynamic and vibrant to the core... Read More

Barbera does not mind a hot vintage and from that we can extrapolate that this variety has the most latitude when it comes to climate change. However it is also vulnerable to Esca disease and this is a big concern for vintner... Read More

The 2021 Barolo Arione is a wine of exquisite finesse and elegance. The bouquet alone is immediately arresting. Then again that is such an Arione signature. Sage rose petal mint orange peel and dried flowers begin to emerge over... Read More

The 2021 Barolo Francia is a vertical explosive Barolo endowed with tons of energy. Bright acids and fine beams of tannin provide the framework for this striking young Barolo. All the elements are so well balanced. Time in the... Read More

The 2021 Barolo Francia is a vertical explosive Barolo endowed with tons of energy. Bright acids and fine beams of tannin provide the framework for this striking young Barolo. All the elements are so well balanced. Time in the... Read More

It's been a while alas. The last vintage of this legendary wine was 2015. Skipping forward to a year of natural richness and concentration the Giacomo Conterno 2019 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is a magnificently executed wine.... Read More

The 2020 Nebbiolo d'Alba Arione is bright focused and tightly wound. There is a feeling of classic austerity (in a good way) that really drive the balance here. Bright red toned fruit blood orange chalk mint dried herbs and... Read More

Roberto Conterno bought this parcel in Arione in 2015 and was well aware of the character and power of its fruit. The Giacomo Conterno 2021 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Arione pretty much follows the same winemaking procedures as... Read More