Barolo docg Cerretta Conterno Giacomo 2018
€265.00 


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  • Country

    Italy

  • Region

    Piemonte

  • Title

    Barolo docg

  • Kind of wine

    Rosso docg

  • Wine variety

    Nebbiolo 100%

  • Year

    2018

  • Fermentation

    Under controlled atmosphere

  • District of production

    Monforte d'Alba (CN)

  • Refinement

    over 40 months in big oak barrels

  • Alcoholic proof

    14.5%

  • Size

    0,75 L

  • Allergens

    Sulphites


Description

Barolo Cerretta by Giacomo Conterno is the last challenge of the winery. It is produced with Nebbiolo grapes coming from the vineyard with the same name located in Serralunga d’Alba. Vintage 2010 represents the first production of this important and austere Barolo wine. In the glass, it shows a wonderful and intense ruby red colour. Its bouquet is elegant, wide and complex, with hints of ripe red fruits, spices and tobacco. Furthermore, Barolo Cerretta by Giacomo Conterno is elegant and refined, with soft tannins. We recommend it with important platters made up of red meat, matured cheese and game. It has a great ageing potential.


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...