{"title":"Giacomo Conterno","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa cantina ha sede a Monforte d'Alba e la sua reputazione poggia sul\u003cbr\u003eBarolo Monfortino Riserva, prodotto solo nelle annate ritenute\u003cbr\u003eadeguate e affinato per circa sette anni in botte grande di rovere di\u003cbr\u003eSlavonia prima dell'imbottigliamento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFino agli anni Settanta le uve venivano acquistate. Nel 1974 la\u003cbr\u003efamiglia acquista Cascina Francia, a Serralunga d'Alba, e da quel\u003cbr\u003emomento la produzione diventa interamente da vigneti di proprietà.\u003cbr\u003eAlla proprietà si sono aggiunte in anni recenti le parcelle di\u003cbr\u003eCerretta e Arione.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL'impostazione della cantina è dichiaratamente tradizionale:\u003cbr\u003emacerazioni lunghe, nessuna concessione al legno piccolo, tempi di\u003cbr\u003eaffinamento fuori scala rispetto alla media della denominazione. Le\u003cbr\u003ebottiglie escono quando la cantina le ritiene pronte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelle annate in cui il Monfortino non viene prodotto, le uve\u003cbr\u003econfluiscono nel Barolo Cascina Francia. La gamma comprende inoltre\u003cbr\u003eBarbera d'Alba e Nebbiolo Langhe dalle stesse parcelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe bottiglie disponibili in questa selezione sono conservate in\u003cbr\u003econdizioni controllate, con provenienza tracciata.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-barolo-vigna-arione-2018-15","title":"Giacomo Conterno Barolo Vigna Arione 2018 DOCG 1.5l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eGiacomo Conterno Barolo Vigna Arione 2018 DOCG 1.5L is a bottle that captures the essence of the Langhe and Barolo in a manner that respects the terroir, offering an authentic interpretation of the Arione cru through a lens of understated elegance that invites a slow and thoughtful tasting. The history of the Giacomo Conterno winery dates back to the 20th century, when Giovanni Conterno inaugurated a tradition of precision, grape selection, and uncompromising coherence between vineyard and cellar. This lineage has made the brand an authoritative voice in the Piedmontese wine scene, with a nod to Monfortino and France as stylistic references yet renewed with contemporary vigor. The production philosophy is based on respect for the soil, manual harvesting, spontaneous fermentations guided by the air and the microbial mosaic of the vintages, and extensive aging, favoring large barrels to preserve the fruit's expression without forcing it, allowing the complexity to develop over time. Distinguishing features: Vigna Arione represents a unique terroir, where the combination of soil, exposure, and climate combine to create a refined texture, with gradually emerging depth and a minerality seemingly sculpted from the rocks; the ripeness is well-balanced by a lively acidity and silky tannins that promise slow evolution. Stylistic and sensory characteristics: On the nose, aromas of cherry and black cherry emerge, along with delicate floral notes, light spices, and a hint of graphite and leather; on the palate, density and lightness converge, with an internal tannic structure that refines over time, a slender finish, and a precise clarity that permeates every sip without tiring. Role in the range: Vigna Arione 2018 is a cornerstone of the line, a benchmark for understanding Conterno's signature Barolo and the ability to authentically express the cru's personality; the magnum format amplifies this vision, allowing the wine to evolve slowly under optimal storage conditions. Final sentence: in line with the STELT positioning, it is a wine that celebrates controlled depth, longevity and the narrative of the territory, offering enthusiasts a refined experience capable of accompanying long periods and significant moments.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778966401349,"sku":"GIACON-BARVIGARI-PIE-18-15","price":765.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/giacomo-conterno-barolo-vigna-arione-2018-15.jpg?v=1773946431"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-barolo-vigna-francia-2018-15","title":"Giacomo Conterno Barolo Vigna Francia 2018 DOCG 1.5l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eGiacomo Conterno Barolo Vigna Francia 2018 DOCG 1.5L is a Barolo made from Vigna Francia, a legendary parcel in the Langhe where marl and clay shape a soil that immediately imparts a distinct minerality and a crisp acidity that guides development over time. The magnum format chosen for this expression allows for a slow interface between fruit, tannin, and oxygen, favoring a maturation that unfolds without forcing and favors elegance over immediacy. The Giacomo Conterno winery, founded in the early 20th century and now led by Roberto Conterno, embodies a family tradition that emphasizes the purity of the terroir, grape selection, and essential winemaking: minimal intervention, targeted temperature management, slow maturation in large barrels, and a profound faith in the contribution of the passing of the years. The production philosophy translates into wines capable of preserving the fruit's fragrance without losing composure, maintaining an elegant verticality and a length that invites a long sip, and offering a precise interpretation of the terroir rather than a constructed display. Distinctive elements include a firm yet evolved personality, a silky tannic texture, a fruity pulp characterized by nuances of black cherry, violet, and pepper, and a minerality that remains clear even after long months of aging. Sensoryally, Vigna Francia conveys a refinement that evolves with age: on the nose, notes of red fruit, bitter orange peel, and a light ferrous component emerge, while on the palate, the structure is robust yet balanced, with an acidity that sustains the drinkability and a persistence that recalls fine spices and balms. In the producer's portfolio, this wine represents one of the flagship expressions dedicated to those seeking the truth of the grape and the soil, without succumbing to artifice, offering a bridge between territory, time, and tasting. Final sentence consistent with STELT's positioning: according to STELT, it is an authoritative, sober and structured interpretation of the Piedmontese tradition, designed for an audience that appreciates depth, rigor and longevity in the glass.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778967646533,"sku":"GIACON-BARVIGFRA-PIE-18-15","price":765.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/giacomo-conterno-barolo-vigna-francia-2018-15.jpg?v=1773946447"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/collections\/giacomo-conterno-barolo-vigna-arione-2018-15.jpg?v=1785839940","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/giacomo-conterno.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}