Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Riserva 2006 Monfortino

In 1978, Conterno began using grapes from MGA Francia for their Barolo Monfortino Riserva Speciale. This wine is famous for its special fermentation process and long aging in barrels lasting between 7 and 10 years, which has made it a modern classic. Roberto Conterno has worked to make the wine accessible earlier without compromising its character, which has added an extra elegance to its intense flavor.

The Conterno family has been winemakers since 1770. Giacomo Conterno and his father Giovanni created the first Barolo Monfortino around 1920, which is now an iconic Barolo. In 1974, Giacomo's son Giovanni and his son Roberto acquired a 15.8 hectare vineyard called Cascina Francia in Serralunga. From here they produce Barolo Francia and Barolo Monfortino, while the remaining 4.33 hectares are used for Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia. In 2008, Roberto expanded with 3 hectares at Cerretta in Serralunga, where they produce Barolo Cerretta and Barbera d'Alba Vigna Cerretta. In 2015, Roberto bought almost all of MGA Arione in Serralunga, from which a Barolo Arione is expected.