The winery
Conterno Fantino
Estate in Monforte d'Alba (Langhe, Piedmont), founded in 1982. Produces mainly Nebbiolo (Barolo) alongside Barbera, Dolcetto and Chardonnay; known for a modernist cellar approach and its single-vineyard crus (Ginestra, Mosconi, Bussia).
- Piedmont (Langhe) — Monforte d'Alba · Italy
- Since 1982
- 8 products
The story
Founded in 1982 from the union of the Conterno and Fantino families (including Claudio Conterno and Guido Fantino). The estate manages roughly 23 hectares and has an annual production of about 125,000–140,000 bottles. The first bottled Barolo vintage dates to 1982. The "Ginestrino" label is documented in the winery technical sheet (approx. 35,000 bottles for that bottling).
Production philosophy
The philosophy is to highlight the identity of individual crus and the territory through careful vineyard work, hand harvesting and vinification aimed at preserving fruit. The cellar practices modern choices (relatively short macerations, selective use of French barriques) to pursue elegance, freshness and expressive precision. Some of the estate's Barolos are certified as products of organic agriculture.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located exclusively in the commune of Monforte d'Alba (Langhe). Main crus: Ginestra (Sorì Ginestra, Vigna del Gris), Mosconi, Bussia, Ornati, San Pietro, Bricco Bastìa. Technical sheet for the Langhe Nebbiolo “Ginestrino”: silty soils with variable sand and calcium carbonate; south / south‑west exposures; altitude 300–450 m; Guyot training; density 4,500–5,000 vines/ha; hand harvest; indicative yield 7–8 t/ha.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Barbera
- Dolcetto
- Chardonnay
- Hectares
- 27.0
- Bottles per year
- 140000
What makes it distinctive
- A winery based in Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe.
- Barolo produced from single crus: Sorì Ginestra, Vigna del Gris, Mosconi, Castelletto
- Viticulture and winemaking practices focused on the identity of the terroir.
- Barolo certified as wines from organic farming
- Vineyard area reported by several sources: approximately 27 hectares; estimated production: ~140,000 bottles per year
