Barolo docg Arione Conterno Giacomo 2018

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.  

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 Serralunga d’Alba. The last descending and the present manger of Conterno’s cave is Roberto, who produces wines following traditional procedures, by giving attention to wines’ production modalities. According to Roberto’s philosophy, it is not necessary submit the wine to forcings, but it is essential exalt what the nature has given to man in an excellent way.