Giacomo Conterno
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Giacomo Conterno winery located and in what area of Piedmont does it produce?
Giacomo Conterno is located in Monforte d'Alba, in the Piedmontese Langhe. The heart of the property is the Cascina Francia vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, a single 14-hectare plot dedicated exclusively to growing Nebbiolo and Barbera, joined over time by the Cerretta and Adione crus, for a total of 17 hectares owned by the winery.
Who founded Giacomo Conterno? Is it a family business?
Yes: the winery was founded in the early 20th century by Giacomo Conterno, descendant of a family of grape growers active since the 19th century. It was his son Giovanni who, in 1912, began bottling Barolo with carefully selected grapes, giving rise to the 'Conterno Giacomo' brand. Today Roberto Conterno leads the estate, continuing an expansion that has brought annual production to about 62,000 bottles.
What wines does Giacomo Conterno produce? What is its most famous wine?
The winery's most celebrated wine is Barolo Monfortino Riserva, first produced in 1924 from the Cascina Francia vineyard, still farmed today with traditional methods and great attention to detail. Alongside Monfortino, the range includes other Barolo labels tied to the estate's own crus, including Cerretta and Adione, the result of the winery's expansion starting in 1974.
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