{"title":"Giacomo Conterno","description":"The Giacomo Conterno winery is a milestone in the history of Barolo and the Langa wine region. Founded at the beginning of the 20th century in Monforte d'Alba, it is now rigorously led by Roberto Conterno. The company's philosophy is based on traditionalist and uncompromising principles, with very long macerations and aging exclusively in large oak barrels. Conterno's wines are celebrated worldwide for their pure expression of terroir and extraordinary longevity.","products":[{"product_id":"barolo-docg-monfortino-riserva-giacomo-conterno","title":"Barolo DOCG Monfortino Riserva – Giacomo Conterno – red Monforte d'Alba Piedmont","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monforte d'Alba, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nebbiolo (Michet and Lampia sub-varieties)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, bright ruby red with historic garnet reflections of great transparency and brilliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily austere, monumental, and layered. It reveals a sublime bouquet of withered rose, violet, cherry in spirits, and plum, intertwined with deep notes of black truffle, pure licorice, leather, pipe tobacco, tar, graphite, and mineral balsamic qualities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Majestic, powerful, and aristocratic. On the palate, it displays a monumental structure supported by a very dense yet incredibly sculpted tannic texture, accompanied by a vibrant mineral freshness. The finish is of infinite length, with returns of noble spices, goudron, and dried red fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% - 15% Vol. (depending on the vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 - 20 °C (opening a few hours before tasting is recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-cuisine dishes based on furred game, braised beef with Barolo, jugged hare (lepre à la royale), rich dishes based on White Truffle from Alba, and very aged hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Francia Vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. Calcareous and clayey marl of Helvetian origin (Langhian-Tortonian), rich in limestone and microelements. Perfect south\/south-east exposure at an altitude of approximately 380-500 meters above sea level, characterized by significant temperature fluctuations and constant ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maniacal selection of grapes exclusively from the Francia Vineyard in extraordinary vintages. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in 61 hl wooden vats without temperature control and with very long macerations on the skins (up to 35-40 days). Rigorous aging in large traditional Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 6-7 years, followed by a long rest in the bottle before release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-depth description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Barolo Riserva Monfortino by Giacomo Conterno is not simply a wine: it is the absolute benchmark of Italian viticulture and one of the most prestigious collectible reds in the world. Born from the genius of Giovanni Conterno in 1912 and brought to excellence by Roberto Conterno, Monfortino is produced only in harvests deemed exceptional, using the best grapes from the renowned Francia Vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. Crafted according to a rigorous and uncompromising tradition, it combines extraordinary expressive power with a legendary aging capacity, capable of evolving and fascinating for over half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barolo DOCG Riserva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still red wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable (Still wine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistently considered at the absolute pinnacle of global wine criticism, with frequent scores of 100\/100 and a historical range between 98 and 100\/100 (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni - Vinous, James Suckling, Wine Spectator) and historical Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; the label design or bottle shape may vary depending on the vintage or winery restyling. The shipment of the order is guaranteed, and purely aesthetic differences do not entitle the customer to free returns (further details on the Terms and Conditions page).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"2019 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":58353598792028,"sku":"8033055410014","price":790.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/1_3c552a01-f18d-404d-a8d5-0d725aa32664.jpg?v=1784740517"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/collections\/2_72a10dfe-3b4b-47d1-abc9-74f66a607616.jpg?v=1784740320","url":"https:\/\/www.tivinum.ch\/en\/collections\/giacomo-conterno.oembed","provider":"Tivinum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}