Barolo docg Cerretta Conterno Giacomo 2019

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.

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.