The winery
Giacomo Conterno
Historic Piedmontese winery based in Monforte d'Alba, renowned for the Barolo Riserva "Monfortino" and for the crus associated with the Cascina Francia vineyard; a benchmark of the classic Barolo tradition.
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Giacomo Conterno
Meet the producer
The story
The Conterno family has been connected to the Langhe for generations. The "Monfortino" bottling has become an icon of the estate, and the practice of bottling Barolo Riserva has documented historical roots. Over the years the estate has strengthened its ties to the Cascina Francia vineyard, and management has passed from generation to generation to the family's current steward.
Production philosophy
Traditional approach in the vineyard and the cellar, with a strong focus on expressing each individual cru: extended fermentations and macerations, use of large traditional casks for ageing, and reluctance to rush the winemaking schedule. The estate favours patience and disciplined vineyard care to produce long-lived wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate operates in the heart of the Langhe, with vineyards and holdings between Monforte d'Alba and Serralunga d'Alba. The Cascina Francia vineyard has historically been at the center of its most prestigious production and supplies grapes for the area's typical Barolo and Barbera.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Barbera
- Dolcetto
- Freisa
What makes it distinctive
- Monfortino: the estate's historic Reserve and symbol.
- Cascina Francia: a benchmark vineyard for Barolo and Barbera.
- Production focused on tradition: long macerations and aging in large casks.
- Family-owned winery with generational succession.
