About the Grape: Barbera is the most planted grape in Piedmont. Wines range from simple and crisp to more modern, serious, barrique-aged wines worthy of cellaring. Deep ruby color, full body, low tannins, and marked acidity.
About the producer: Roberto Conterno now runs the Giacomo Conterno house after his father, Giovanni, passed away in 2003. Giaovanni was the son of Piedmont legend Giacomo Conterno. Aldo Conterno, another famed producer in the region, is Giacomo’s other son, who opened his own winery in Monforte d’Alba in the seventies.
The wine: Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba 2001
Sight: Lively ruby red color with pink rim.
Nose: Elegant, moderate on the attack. Starts off with a slightly tangy, mouth-watering aroma of berries that sweeten as the wine opens up turning into dark berry scents shrouded in a faint, haunting minerality. Very beautiful nose.
Taste: Tangy berry flavors. It shows noticeable acidity that is extremely well balanced. Tannins are light-medium to medium. Medium-full body. The finish is long and satisfying.
Overall impression: This is an extremely well crafted barbera that would go very well with food. Very elegant and flavorful.
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