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Conterno Fantino

Piemonte

Claudio Conterno, whose role is based in the vineyard, and Guido Fantino, whose watchful eye and skilled hand makes the wines, started this benchmark estate in 1982. As two extremely talented individuals and members of the 'Langhe in', theirs has been the yardstick by which everyone else measures. The first cru was the Ginestra vineyard, one of the oldest named vineyards in Barolo Mon Forte. Today it has developed in to a 64 acre estate including vines in Bricco Bastia, and a fantastic state of the art winery with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. More recent purchases include a fantastic selection of vines in Parussi, a cru in the Castiglione Falletto, producing The Monpra, a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera with a dash of Cabernet still blazes a trail in the Langhe Rosso class.

Conterno Fantino Monpra 2001 - Piemonte, Italy

Bin No. CONTMONP01

Price: £27.00

The component varieties of ‘Monpra’ complement one another to perfection: Barbera’s fine colour and acidity, Nebbiolo’s great structure and tannins added to the roundness and texture of Cabernet Sauvignon, make for a fantastic red wine. Aged in new ‘Allier’ oak barriques for 18 months then a further 12 months in bottle, the final wine is: deep in colour with rich elegant aromas and a glossy endless palate. ..

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