Barolo docg Cerretta Conterno Giacomo 2019
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  • Country

    Italy

  • Region

    Piemonte

  • Title

    Barolo docg

  • Kind of wine

    Rosso docg

  • Wine variety

    Nebbiolo 100%

  • Year

    2020

  • Fermentation

    Under controlled atmosphere

  • District of production

    Monforte d'Alba (CN)

  • Refinement

    over 40 months in big oak barrels

  • Alcoholic proof

    15%

  • Size

    0,75 L

  • Allergens

    Sulphites


How to serve

Serve at

16-18 °C

Decanting time

1 hour

Longevity

Over 20 years

Glass
5.Rossi invecchiati

Features

Color

Intense garnet red

Perfume

Wide and composite

Pairings

  • Game
  • Mature cheeses
  • Red meats
  • Roasts and braises

Awards

GR 2 glasses

Description

The Barolo Cerretta by Giacomo conterno is produced with 100% Nebbiolo grapes from the Cerretta vineyard, located on the splendid hills in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba. The first release of this important and austere Barolo took place in 2010. It is a Barolo wine with a traditional mold; to the eye it reveals a brilliant intense garnet red. The bouquet is broad and complex, with hints of ripe red fruit and hints of medicinal herbs and tobacco. On the palate it is elegant and refined, with soft tannins and a long and persistent finish. The Barolo Cerretta by  Giacomo Conterno goes perfectly with important dishes based on red meats, mature cheeses and game. It is a wine suitable for long aging.


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...