Giacoma Conterno

Giacomo Conterno was formed in 1908 when Giacomo's father, Giovanni Conterno started a wine bar in the village of San Giuseppe. Giovanni made Barolo from purchased grapes and sold whatever was not needed at the tavern in barrel at this time.
Their flagship Riserva Barolo, Monfortino, was first made as a way to show off the quality of their best wine, and was first bottled on its own in 1920, and a legend was started....
The Conterno style is very-traditional, with a long maceration followed by extended aging in large, old oak casks (botti) for anywhere from four to ten years prior to bottling.
Up until 1974 the Conternos made their Barolo from purchased grapes (primarily from Serralunga), but in this year, they purchased the superb 16 hectare vineyard of Cascina Francia in this same commune. Since that year both Barolos have originated from the Cascina Francia.
One of the greatest names in all of Piemonte, each and every wine that bears the Conterno label is a true example of its varietal and terroir. Roberto Conterno heads the current generation and his decision to focus only on Barbera and Nebbiolo leads the vineyards practice today.

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