Conterno Aldo
Langhe Nebbiolo Il Favot 2022
| Denomination | DOC Langhe Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | The new wine, after spending several months in steel and undergoing several rackings, is placed in wood where it remains for several months before being bottled. |
- Origin: Nebbiolo from Bussia, Monforte d’Alba (Langhe DOC), Piedmont
- Vinification: maceration for 6-8 days at 24-26 °C, matured in steel and wooden vats
- Style: bright red colour, delicate tannins and remarkable smoothness on the palate
- Pairings: flavourful first courses, roasts, game, cured meats and mature cheeses
- Serving: decant for 1 hour; awarded 94 pts by James Suckling and 92 pts by Decanter; 14.5% vol
Description
What kind of wine it is
Aldo Conterno's Favot expresses the character of Nebbiolo, in the Michet and Lampia selections. This red wine from the Langhe stands out for its brilliant hue and a notably smooth flavour profile, the result of extracting light tannins. Its pleasant drinkability makes it ideal to pair with rich game roasts, flavourful first courses and mature cheeses, offering a balanced and enveloping experience, especially if served after proper decanting.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from various vineyards located in the Bussia area, in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, a region of the Langhe historically suited to the cultivation of this grape variety. The vines used have a maximum age of fifteen years, as they are regularly renewed through periodic replanting. Careful selection of the plots allows the balanced profile of the wine to be maintained, enhancing in every glass the clear imprint of the Piedmontese territory.
How it is produced
Around mid-October, manual harvesting and selection of the bunches directly in the field takes place. The vinification involves a short maceration on the skins for about six to eight days at controlled temperatures, a technique aimed at extracting an intense colour while keeping the tannic structure in check. Once this phase is complete, the wine rests in steel tanks with regular racking. Finally, maturation is completed with a period in wooden barrels, which defines the final harmony before bottling.
History and Curiosities
The Langhe Nebbiolo DOC “Il Favot” 2022 by Aldo Conterno originates from the prestigious Bussia vineyards in Monforte d’Alba. It is the result of vines with a maximum age of fifteen years and hand-picked Michet and Lampia grapes. The distinctive short maceration of 6-8 days encourages the extraction of a brilliant colour and limits the intensity of the tannins, giving the palate remarkable smoothness. Carefully matured in steel and subsequently in wood, this refined Piedmontese red boasts excellence confirmed by 94 points from James Suckling and 92 points from Decanter.
Awards
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2022
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1969
- Oenologist: Franco e Stefano Conterno
| Name | Aldo Conterno Langhe Nebbiolo Il Favot 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Langhe DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Conterno Aldo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Langhe Nebbiolo DOC "Il Favot" 2022 by Aldo Conterno originates from the prestigious Bussia vineyards in Monforte d’Alba. It is the result of vines with a maximum age of fifteen years and hand-picked Michet and Lampia grapes. The distinctive short maceration of 6-8 days encourages the extraction of a brilliant colour and limits the intensity of the tannins, giving the palate remarkable smoothness. Carefully matured in steel and subsequently in wood, this refined Piedmontese red boasts excellence confirmed by 94 points from James Suckling and 92 points from Decanter. |
| Origin | Several vineyards in Bussia (Monforte d'Alba) |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 24 - 26 °C |
| Fermentation | 6–8 days |
| Production technique | Vinificazione in rosso con macerazione delle bucce in vasche di acciaio inox; affinamento in acciaio e poi in legno |
| Wine making | Vinification in red with maceration of the skins in stainless steel tanks; the must remains in contact with the skins for 6–8 days at 24–26 °C. |
| Aging | The new wine, after spending several months in steel and undergoing several rackings, is placed in wood where it remains for several months before being bottled. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |