Conterno Giacomo
Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia 2024
| Denomination | DOC Barbera d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
- Origin: Barbera d’Alba DOC from Piedmont, Vigna Francia
- Aromatic profile: notes of blackberry, raspberry, jam and a mineral hint
- Palate sensations: bold, fresh and persistent flavour, with notable structure
- Vinification: maceration for 10-12 days in steel and wood
- Serving: 15% ABV, 0.75 l format; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barbera d’Alba Vigna Francia by Giacomo Conterno is a still red wine that fully enhances the characteristics of the Barbera grape variety. In the glass, it displays a bright ruby red hue. The nose is captivated by a clear and enveloping bouquet, where notes of blackberry, raspberry and jam emerge, enriched by a refined mineral nuance. On the palate, it reveals itself as bold, confirming a pleasant freshness and remarkable persistence.
Where it comes from
This label originates in the heart of Piedmont, within the renowned area dedicated to Barbera d’Alba. The name Vigna Francia identifies a specific, highly prized hillside plot, whose soil and climate conditions define the wine’s profound identity. The mineral hints and dark fruit notes reflect the authentic connection with its territorial origin, offering a rigorous expression of the Piedmontese hills.
How it is produced
Production begins with a meticulous selection of the grapes in the vineyard. Vinification involves maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature in steel vats and barrels for about ten to twelve days. This specific extraction phase shapes the colour and structure, ensuring aromatic purity. To enhance the fullness of the sip, it is recommended to decant for one hour before serving the wine.
History and Curiosities
The Barbera d’Alba DOC Vigna Francia 2024 by Giacomo Conterno represents the true excellence of Piedmont. This prestigious red wine is born from a meticulous selection of grapes and a maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature, carried out in steel and wooden vats for about 10-12 days. In the glass, it presents an intense ruby red colour, releasing aromas of blackberry, fruit jam, raspberry and a slight mineral note. On the palate, it offers a bold flavour, fresh and persistent; just one hour of decanting is enough to enhance its 15-degree structure.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1770
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 23
| Name | Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Conterno Giacomo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barbera d’Alba DOC Vigna Francia 2024 by Giacomo Conterno represents the true excellence of Piedmont. This prestigious red wine is born from a meticulous selection of grapes and a maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature, carried out in steel and wooden vats for about 10 2 days. In the glass, it presents an intense ruby red colour, releasing aromas of blackberry, fruit jam, raspberry and a slight mineral note. On the palate, it offers a bold flavour, fresh and persistent; just one hour of decanting is enough to enhance its 15-degree structure. |
| Origin | Piedmont, Italy |
| Fermentation | About 10–12 days |
| Production technique | Vinification with skin maceration at controlled temperature in combined steel and wood vats (about 10–12 days) |
| Wine making | Meticulous selection of the grapes, followed by vinification with skin maceration at controlled temperature in combined steel and wooden vats, lasting approximately 10–12 days. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |