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Giacomo Conterno Barbera Cascina Francia 2007
Varietal: Barbera
Region: Piemonte
Although many contemporary productions of Barbera deliver a high level of fruit extraction and evidence significant oak influence, Conterno’s bottlings eschew such modern extremities. The ’04 exhibits impeccable balance and arguably delivers a benchmark performance. It delivers Barbera’s trademark acidity, a feature that renders it the classic companion to pizza.
About the Producer
Cantina Conterno began in 1908 when Grandfather Giovanni Conterno
started making wines. While not technically labeled Monfortino at the
time, the now legendary riserva was born in 1915 when Giovanni placed
emphasis on premium quality Barolo made only in great vintages with
long fermentation and aging periods to create the best aging potential.
This philosophy was inherited and taken to astronomical heights by his
son Giacomo. The Conternos managed to stay afloat and even prosper over
the years thanks to the Italian tradition of giving Barolo as a
prestigious Christmas gift (the practice was quelled when Champagne
became an international symbol for celebration): like just a few other
producers, they had substantial orders from the likes of Fiat and
Pirelli to feed their success. When his own work was done and the
family operation had reached great heights, in the early sixties,
Giacomo decided to pass the winery to his sons, Giovanni and Aldo. The
credo they were taught: “Only premium quality can bring prestige to the
Langhe.” Giovanni and Aldo worked together until 1969, when Aldo
branched off and founded his own estate, the Poderi Aldo Conterno.
Until
recently, this famed estate was run by Giacomo’s eldest son, Giovanni
Conterno. With Giovanni’s recent passing, his son Roberto continues the
traditional winemaking of the Langhe that has always been practiced
here, resulting in the earthy kinds of wines with notes of roses and
tar that made Barolo what it is.
Fanatics of quality known for
their long-lived wines, this estate recently narrowed its focus
strictly to Nebbiolo and Barbera. Only the highest quality grapes from
Cascina Francia in Serralunga d’Alba are used for their two famed
Barolos: the ‘Cascina Francia’ and the legendary ‘Monfortino' Riserva.
The densely planted Francia vineyard has southwest exposure and is
about 400 meters above sea level. Grapes gathered here offer deep
tannins, creating ideal cellaring wines. |
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