{"title":"Giacomo Conterno","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTime and Tradition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the 1920s, Giacomo Conterno is an iconic Piedmont estate currently owned and operated by Roberto, grandson of winery founder and namesake. Giacomo was assisted by his brother Aldo Conterno for many years before Aldo left to establish his own eponymous winery, pursuing a different style of winemaking altogether. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/wineries\/gaja\"\u003eGaja\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/wineries\/bruno-giacosa\"\u003eBruno Giacosa\u003c\/a\u003e, the winery is considered to be one of the premier producers of fine Barolo. Cascina Francia and Monfortino (only made in select vintages and aged for up to seven years before release) are Conterno's top wines when it comes to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/wine\/nebbiolo-wine\"\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/a\u003e, but the team also make excellent Barbera a'Alba. The Nebbiolo are traditional expressions of the Piedmont terroir in many ways - long-lived and earthy with an elegant savoury character to match alluring ripe red and black fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barolo-francia-giacomo-conterno-magnum-2011","title":"Barolo Francia Giacomo Conterno Magnum 2011","description":"Many consider the wines of the revered Giacomo Conterno estate to be the ultimate expression of Nebbiolo. The 2011 Barolo Francia is an exquisite wine replete with captivating aromas of roses, earth, raspberry and truffle. 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The vineyard has long been cultivated by Giacomo Conterno, a winemaker known for his influential role in elevating Barolo to its esteemed status. The 2010 vintage benefited from a cooler growing season, allowing Nebbiolo grapes to ripen slowly, which is essential for developing depth and complexity. Aged in large Austrian oak botti, this wine presents an intense profile of dark fruit, herbal notes and distinctive savoury elements. The structure features robust tannins and a mineral edge that promises longevity.","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411739889994,"sku":"HED85479","price":410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED85479.jpg?v=1781889701"},{"product_id":"barolo-monfortino-giacomo-conterno-magnum-2004","title":"Barolo Monfortino Giacomo Conterno Magnum 2004","description":"Barolo Monfortino Giacomo Conterno Magnum 2004 is a significant expression of traditional Barolo winemaking. Sourced from select plots in Montfortino, this vintage showcases the power and complexity typical of the region. With a prolonged ageing process, the wine offers a nuanced profile of dark fruit, earthy undertones, and structured tannins. Giacomo Conterno, established in 1900, is renowned for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship, exemplified by this magnum, which allows for extended maturation and evolution.","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411932696906,"sku":"HED82006","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED82006.jpg?v=1781890498"},{"product_id":"barolo-granbussia-riserva-aldo-conterno-magnum-1988","title":"Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno Magnum 1988","description":null,"brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412303761738,"sku":"HED63774","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/WINES_1.jpg?v=1782751804"},{"product_id":"barolo-granbussia-riserva-aldo-conterno-1988","title":"Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1988","description":"Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1988 is a mature expression of Nebbiolo from the Barolo region. This vintage showcases the complexity and depth typical of Granbussia, hailing from a blend of carefully selected vineyard parcels including Romirasco, Cottà and Pugnane. Aldo Conterno, a third-generation winemaker, gained a reputation for his traditional approach combined with modern techniques. The wine exhibits aromas of dark fruit, tar and herbal notes with a robust tannin structure. Following extended ageing in oak barrels, it offers a nuanced profile that reflects the unique terroir. 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It is a sublime representation of Nebbiolo, showcasing an intense garnet colour and an imposing structure that fills the palate with refined tannins. Freshness and acidity perfectly balance the richness of the fruit, offering a finish of immense length.","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412383519050,"sku":"HED11505","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED11505.jpg?v=1781891710"},{"product_id":"barolo-giacomo-conterno-1961","title":"Barolo Giacomo Conterno 1961","description":"Giacomo Conterno Barolo 1961 is a fully mature Nebbiolo red wine from the Barolo appellation of Piedmont, northern Italy. The Barolos of Giacomo Conterno are renowned for their extraordinary combination of power, subtlety and longevity, and to many represent the apogee of Italian fine wines. The estate was founded in the 1920s and is currently operated by Roberto, grandson of winery founder and namesake. On the 1961 Barolo. \"The 1961 Barolo from Giovanni Conterno is a great wine and will make no one pine for Monfortino when this natural beauty is in the glass. I have been fortunate to drink this vintage of Conterno Barolo with some frequency over the years, and this most recent bottle was everything one could have asked for in a perfectly mature, superb Barolo, though this bottle was more black fruity than the last couple I have drunk. The bouquet here is a deep, complex and meaty blend of dark berries, black cherries, beef broth, bonfires, roasted venison, fennel seed, nutskins and forest floor. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and à point, with a fine core, moderate tannins and excellent length and grip on the focused and robust finish. The more red fruity and pure bottles of this I have had over the years are more my paradigm for this wine, but this particular bottle still delivered plenty of pleasure.\" John Gilman, 2014","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412409471306,"sku":"HED90175","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED90175.jpg?v=1781891784"},{"product_id":"barolo-monfortino-giacomo-conterno-1955","title":"Barolo Monfortino Giacomo Conterno 1955","description":"Only produced in vintages deemed optimal, Monfortino is a parcel selection of the Cascina Francia vineyard and is aged on average 7 years prior to release. It is unquestionably a standard-bearer in Barolo, and it consistently shows the deft hand of its maker in its mind-blowing complexity, nuance, power and ineffable beauty.","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412442009930,"sku":"HED34641","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED34641.jpg?v=1781891927"},{"product_id":"barolo-monfortino-giacomo-conterno-magnum-1998","title":"Barolo Monfortino Giacomo Conterno Magnum 1998","description":"Barolo Monfortino Giacomo Conterno 1998 is a single-vineyard Barolo from the prestigious Monfortino site. 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The Giacomo Conterno estate, now run by grandson Roberto, is one of the most illustrious in Piedmont and many consider their wines to be the ultimate expression of Barolo. Monfortino is the jewel in the crown of this revered estate. On the 2000. \"I also very much like the 2000 in this flight. A model of total finesse and delicacy, the 2000 doesn’t have the volume or power of the 1997, but it is perhaps just a bit more finessed. Today, the 2000 is a bit shy. What might it blossom into in a few years’ time? I can’t wait to find out. From magnum, the 2000 Monfortino is pure seduction. 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Granbussia is seen as the ultimate expression of the estate as it is produced by blending grapes from the oldest and most expressive parcels from the Romirasco, Cicala and Colonnello vineyards. Only produced in exceptional vintages, it remains in the cellar for at least nine years before release. \"The 2001 Barolo Riserva Granbussia is gorgeous today. The bouquet is starting to show its age, with early signs of tertiary evolution that take shape in the glass. There is more than enough fruit to suggest the 2001 will drink well for another decade or so. Nothing in particular stands out, just the wine’s textural beauty and incomparable finesse. Rose petals, autumn leaves and sweet spices waft from the glass as the wine continues to freshen up over time. This is a terrific showing from one of the icons of Piedmont. 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On the 2008 Cascina Francia. \"One of the best Cascina Francias in a long time. It shows aromas of melons and plums with hints of hazelnut and coca. Full body and dense with gorgeous silky tannins and an incredible finish. The texture is wonderful. Pure velvet. Chocolate and cedar. Orange peel. So long and beautiful. Love the finish. Very approachable now but better in four or five years.\" James Suckling, 2012","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412781846858,"sku":"HED85929","price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED85929.jpg?v=1781893697"},{"product_id":"barolo-cerretta-giacomo-conterno-magnum-2010","title":"Barolo Cerretta Giacomo Conterno Magnum 2010","description":"Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cerretta 2010 is a full-bodied Nebbiolo red wine from the Barolo appellation of Piedmont, northern Italy. The Giacomo Conterno estate, now run by grandson Roberto, is one of the most illustrious in Piedmont and many consider their wines to be the ultimate expression of Barolo. This particular release comes from the Cerretta cru, a slope with south-east exposition on soil of marl and clay, with a high limestone content. \"This shows such power and richness, yet it remains polished and silky. Deep from the beginning, on the nose there are mushrooms, some sweet tobacco, opulent dark fruit, meat, black olives and earth. It`s full-bodied, dense and surrounded by ultra-refined tannins. Goes on for minutes. This is the first Barolo from here and will only be bottled in 2,000 magnums. From 20-year-old vines bought in 2008. It`s a beautiful wine to taste now but will be so much better in 2017 and onwards.\" 100 points, James Suckling, 2014","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412849676618,"sku":"HED85477","price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED85477.jpg?v=1781894343"},{"product_id":"barolo-monfortino-giacomo-conterno-2015","title":"Barolo Monfortino Giacomo Conterno 2015","description":"The Giacomo Conterno estate, now run by grandson Roberto, is one of the most illustrious in Piedmont and many consider their wines to be the ultimate expression of Barolo. 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This 2006 Barolo is from the iconic Monfortino cru and is the flagship wine of the Conterno estate. \"This is the wine of the vintage. It shows amazing fruit character of ripe strawberries and orange peel. The length and linear style to the line of ultra-fine tannins is glorious. It goes on for minutes after tasting it. What great structure and length. Superb.\" James Suckling, 2013","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413057524042,"sku":"HED81449","price":4970.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED81449.jpg?v=1781895217"},{"product_id":"barolo-cascina-francia-giacomo-conterno-2006","title":"Barolo Cascina Francia Giacomo Conterno 2006","description":"Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia 2006 is a full-bodied, single-vineyard Nebbiolo red wine from the Barolo appellation of Piedmont, northern Italy. The Barolos of Giacomo Conterno are renowned for their extraordinary combination of power, subtlety and longevity, and to many represent the apogee of Italian fine wines. Cascina Francia is one of the most sought-after Barolos in the Conterno range, whose ample charms are particularly evident after long bottle maturation. On the 2006 Cascina Francia. \"Is Giacomo Conterno’s 2006 Barolo Cascina Francia a traditional or modern Barolo? Great question. Texturally, the 2006 boasts marvellous depth and a level of pure intensity not often seen in traditionally made wines, yet the aromatics, tannin and overall structure are all super classic. This is another austere, tannic Barolo best left alone.\" Vinous, 2014","brand":"Giacomo Conterno","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413312229706,"sku":"HED98529","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98529.jpg?v=1781896421"},{"product_id":"barolo-arione-giacomo-conterno-2018","title":"Barolo Arione Giacomo Conterno 2018","description":"The Giacomo Conterno estate, now run by grandson Roberto, is one of the most illustrious in Piedmont and many consider their wines to be the ultimate expression of Barolo. Arione Barolos offer up a distinctly wild, feral quality, with pronounced iron and mineral notes. The 2018 vintage in Barolo has generally been regarded as excellent. 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