Barolo docg Arione Conterno Giacomo 2017
€260.00 


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  • Country

    Italy

  • Region

    Piemonte

  • Title

    Barolo docg

  • Kind of wine

    Rosso docg

  • Wine variety

    Nebbiolo 100%

  • Year

    2017

  • Fermentation

    Under controlled atmosphere

  • District of production

    Serralunga d'Alba (CN)

  • Refinement

    4 years in big oak casks

  • Alcoholic proof

    14.5%

  • Size

    0,75 L

  • Allergens

    Sulphites


Description

Produced for the first time in 2015, the Barolo Arione of Giacomo Conterno  is the novelty in the Conterno house. In fact, in 2015 Roberto Conterno, who currently manages the Giacomo Conterno winery and who is a producer known and esteemed by enthusiasts and critics from all over the world, bought the Arione cru of Serralunga d'Alba. It is one of the most popular geographical mentions on the Barolo map. The Barolo Arione shows an intense ruby ​​red color; its bouquet is rich and complex, with floral notes of rose that alternate with hints of leather and aromatic herbs. In the mouth it is elegant, broad, and complex, finally endowed with excellent tannins, persistence and structure. It is an excellent wine to try with important meat-based main courses, such as game.  

Antonio Galloni defined the Barolo Arione 2017 as "incredubly distinctive" and he rated it with 97 points. 


Conterno Giacomo

This cave was founded by Giacomo Conterno in 1900 in Monforte d’Alba: Giacomo’s parents were farmers. Later, Giacomo’s son, Giovanni, was responsible about the Barolo’s bottling, while in 1934 Giovanni’s son created the famous Barolo Monfortino and thanks to him the family’s winery purchased the Cascina Francia, in...