Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba 2021
Giacomo Conterno
From one of Barolo's most venerated estates, this Barbera proves that so-called secondary wines from top producers can be among the most rewarding bottles in a lineup. Roberto Conterno treats his Barbera with the same seriousness as his Barolo, and the result is a wine of focus and vibrancy that punches well above its classification.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Bright cherry and crushed violets lead, followed by a subtle earthy undertone and a hint of toasted oak. There's a thread of dried herbs and a barely perceptible gamey note that hints at the wine's Piedmontese pedigree.
Palate
Juicy and medium-bodied, with vibrant cherry acidity carrying the wine's weight. A gentle vanilla note from oak aging adds polish, while blackcurrant and a light minty freshness keep the fruit profile complex and layered.
Finish
Medium length with cherry and a fine-grained tannic grip that invites another sip.
- Varietal
- Barbera
- Blend
- 100% Barbera
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards in Monforte d'Alba
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's bright cherry acidity and gentle oak spice cut through the richness of hand-rolled Piedmontese egg pasta dressed in browned butter and crispy sage leaves.
Produced by the Conterno family in Monforte d'Alba, whose Barolo Monfortino is considered one of Italy's greatest wines, this Barbera is made from estate-grown fruit and aged in large Slavonian oak botti to preserve its bright, varietal character.
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