Nebbiolo d'Alba doc Vigna Arione Conterno Giacomo 2019

Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Arione by Giacomo Conterno is the new entry of Conterno winery: the first vintage is 2019. This is ax excellent example of the unique winemaking techniques, made up of long-lasting maceration, ageing in wood barrels and highest attention to any detail. In the glass it is ruby red with semi-transparent texture. The bouquet is wide, fruity, juicy, where hints of rose match with balsamic and toasted scents. The sip is elegant, complex, full-bodied. Pleasantly persistent and well structured, with an appealing tannic sensation. Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Arione by Giacomo Conterno is recommended with important main dishes, such as grilled red meat, game, roasts and braised courses.

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.