Conterno Giacomo
Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Arione 2023
| Denomination | DOC Nebbiolo d'Alba |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 44 months in large cask and brief ageing in bottle |
- Name and vintage: Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC 2023, still red wine with 15% alcohol
- Origin: Piedmont, Monforte d’Alba (San Giuseppe), Giacomo Conterno winery
- Vinification and ageing: fermentation in 60-70 hl oak vats, matured for 44 months in large casks
- Aromatic profile: notes of blackcurrant and raspberry, dog rose, violet, sweet spices and mineral hints
- Taste and pairings: broad and warm structure, silky tannins; suitable for meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Arione by Giacomo Conterno is a still red wine produced in Piedmont exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. Characterised by a bright ruby colour, it reveals a clear and complex nose, with notes of redcurrants, raspberries, dog rose and dried violets. The bouquet is enriched with elegant hints of sweet spices, tea leaves, flint and cardamom, accompanied by mineral and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it is broad and enveloping, supported by a structure of silky, structured tannins that blend with vibrant freshness and savouriness, offering a smooth sip and a remarkably persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This label originates in the heart of the Nebbiolo d’Alba region, deeply connected to Monforte d’Alba, in the hamlet of San Giuseppe. It is in this evocative setting that the story of the Giacomo Conterno winery began, founded in 1908. Today, this profound bond with its origins is expressed in a wine with a rigorous profile, capable of combining extreme aromatic precision with extraordinary flavour persistence. It is an authentic and characterful expression, dedicated to the pursuit of deep overall balance.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a rigorous vinification in oak vats, aimed at achieving precise extraction of structure. Once fermentation is complete, the wine undergoes a long 44-month maturation in large barrels, a crucial period for refining the substance and enhancing its elegance. This is followed by a period of rest in the bottle to complete its maturation. This approach defines the silkiness of the sip and ensures a long aromatic persistence, preserving the purity of the red fruit, floral tones and spicy and balsamic nuances.
History and Curiosities
The Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Arione embodies the Piedmontese essence, carrying forward the legacy of Giacomo Conterno, which began in 1908 in Monforte d’Alba. The winery preserves a centuries-old passion, which started in a historic local tavern. Absolute dedication is evident in the vinification in oak vats, followed by a slow ageing process of 44 months in large barrels. This rigorous approach enhances the wine’s elegant structure, enveloping smoothness and silky tannins, delivering a memorable, long and persistent finish.
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 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Arione 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Conterno Giacomo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Arione embodies the Piedmontese essence, carrying forward the legacy of Giacomo Conterno, which began in 1908 in Monforte d’Alba. The winery preserves a centuries-old passion, which started in a historic local tavern. Absolute dedication is evident in the vinification in oak vats, followed by a slow ageing process of 44 months in large barrels. This rigorous approach enhances the wine’s elegant structure, enveloping smoothness and silky tannins, delivering a memorable, long and persistent finish. |
| Origin | Frazione San Giuseppe, Monforte d'Alba (Piemonte) |
| Production technique | Vinification in 60-70 hectolitre oak vats |
| Wine making | Vinification in 60-70 hectolitre oak vats. Ageing for 44 months in large barrels and short ageing in the bottle. |
| Aging | 44 months in large cask and brief ageing in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |