Conterno Fantino SORI GINESTA Barolo

This classic Langhe winery testifies to the talent and vision of Claudio Conterno and his friend and partner, Guido Fantino, who styles the wines. 100 % Nebbiolo from the Sorì Ginestra vineyard in the commune of Monforte d’Alba, at 300 meters above sea level, with a lovely southerly exposure. The grapes were harvested in the first 10 days of October then Maceration on the skins in rotary fermenters for about 7-8 days. The Wine was then aged 24 months in oak and approximately a further 12 months in bottle. The 2000 vintage is packed with of plum, prune and coffee aromas that are also prevalent on the palate. The Conterno Fantino style is evident in this full-bodied wine, with soft tannins and a long finish. (1 x 1.5 Litres)

Conterno Fantino SORI GINESTRA Barolo from Italy, Piemonte, Barolo by Conterno Fantino (12 x 75 cl)

This classic Langhe winery testifies to the talent and vision of Claudio Conterno and his friend and partner, Guido Fantino, who styles the wines. 100 % Nebbiolo from the Vigna del Gris vineyard part of the Ginestra terroir within the commune of Monforte d’Alba. The grapes were harvested in the first 10 days of October then Maceration on the skins in rotary fermenters for about 7-8 days. The Wine was then aged 24 months in oak and approximately a further 12 months in bottle. With Aromas of coffee and hints of dark chocolate it has concentrated fruit flavours to produce a full-bodied wine has chewy tannins and a long, rich finish. (6 x 75 cl)

This classic Langhe winery testifies to the talent and vision of Claudio Conterno and his friend and partner, Guido Fantino, who styles the wines. 100 % Nebbiolo from the Vigna del Gris vineyard part of the Ginestra terroir within the commune of Monforte d’Alba. The grapes were harvested in the first 10 days of October then Maceration on the skins in rotary fermenters for about 7-8 days. The Wine was then aged 24 months in oak and approximately a further 12 months in bottle. A complex wine with aromas of leather, blackberry and cherry that are evident on the full-bodied palate with fine tannins and a long, full finish. (6 x 75 cl)

This classic Langhe winery testifies to the talent and vision of Claudio Conterno and his friend and partner, Guido Fantino, who styles the wines. 100 % Nebbiolo from the Vigna del Gris vineyard part of the Ginestra terroir within the commune of Monforte d'Alba. The grapes were harvested in the first 10 days of October then Maceration on the skins in rotary fermenters for about 7-8 days. The Wine was then aged 24 months in oak and approximately a further 12 months in bottle. (6 x 75 cl)

Conterno Fantino BRICCO BASTIA Dolcetto d'Alba DOC Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte, Alba by Conterno Fantino Monforte d'Alba (6 x 75 cl)

Conterno Fantino MONPRA Piemonte from Italy, Piemonte by Conterno Fantino Monforte d'Alba (2 x 1.5 Litres)

Conterno Fantino was founded by the present owners in 1982. Claudio Conterno and longtime friend Guido Fantino shared bodly innovative ideas, with a solid basis in classic vineyard management. In 1994, they built a new, state-of-the-art winery high up in Monforte d'Alba, within the Bricco Bastia terroir and this became the heart of their estate. Scenically located with a view of the entire Alpi Piemontesi range, it includes vinification and maturation areas, here, technology and vinicultural know-how play fundamental roles. However, the Conterno Fantino philosophy is firmly based on meticulous vineyard management, for great Piemontese wine starts in the vineyarde. Monpra production began in 1984 with a blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo. From the 1992 vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon was added. Originally, D.O.C. regulations did not allow this sort of blend, which was therefore simply denominated 'Vino da Tavola', although in 1994, the regulations changed and the new denomination of 'Langhe Rosso' included blends of different wines. This deep red coloured wine is a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon the three wines are aged separately for 18 months in small oak barrels , and blended just before bottling. (12 x 75 cl)

Conterno Fantino was founded by the present owners in 1982. Claudio Conterno and longtime friend Guido Fantino shared bodly innovative ideas, with a solid basis in classic vineyard management. In 1994, they built a new, state-of-the-art winery high up in Monforte d'Alba, within the Bricco Bastia terroir and this became the heart of their estate. Scenically located with a view of the entire Alpi Piemontesi range, it includes vinification and maturation areas, here, technology and vinicultural know-how play fundamental roles. However, the Conterno Fantino philosophy is firmly based on meticulous vineyard management, for great Piemontese wine starts in the vineyarde. Monpra production began in 1984 with a blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo. From the 1992 vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon was added. Originally, D.O.C. regulations did not allow this sort of blend, which was therefore simply denominated 'Vino da Tavola', although in 1994, the regulations changed and the new denomination of 'Langhe Rosso' included blends of different wines. This deep red coloured wine is a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon the three wines are aged separately for 18 months in small oak barrels , and blended just before bottling. (12 x 75 cl)