Arione Barolo docg Conterno Giacomo 2018
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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

    48 months in big oak casks

  • Alcoholic proof

    15%

  • Size

    0,75 L

  • Allergens

    Sulphites


How to serve

Serve at

16-18 °C

Decanting time

1 hour

Longevity

At least 20 years

Glass
5.Rossi invecchiati

Features

Color

Intense ruby red

Perfume

Wide and composite

Taste

Rich and complex

Pairings

  • Game
  • Mature cheeses
  • Roasts and braises
  • Stewed red meat

Awards

GR 2 glasses

Description

Barolo Arione by Giacomo Conterno was made for the first time in 2015 and is the new entry in Conterno winery. In fact, in 2015 Roberto Conterno, who currently manages the winery, bought the Arione cru in Serralunga d'Alba. It is one of the most popular geographical appellations of Barolo map. The wine shows an intense ruby ​​red color; its bouquet is rich and complex, with floral notes of rose, hints of leather and aromatic herbs. In the mouth it is elegant, round, and complex, with excellent tannins, persistence and structure. Barolo Arione by Giacomo Conterno is excellent with important meat-based main courses, such as game.  


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...