A couple of decades ago Aldo Conterno was the hot name in Barolo while his cousin Giacomo was looked upon as staid and old-fashioned. The situation has gradually reversed and it is now Giacomo Conterno who is regarded as one of the absolute leaders of the appellation. Their approach to vatting-time is diametrically opposite to that of Altare.
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Piedmont, Italy – Region of mists and mellow fruitfullness (II)
Posted by Frank Ward on July 30, 2011
Posted in Italy, Tasting notes | Tagged: barolo, Conterno, Elio Crasso, italy, piedmont, Roberto Voerzio | Leave a Comment »
Piedmont, Italy – Region of mists and mellow fruitfullness (I)
Posted by Frank Ward on July 21, 2011
The roar of the traffic gives way to birdsong as we quit the autostrada and find ourselves doing a gentle rollercoaster through the green hills and valleys of Piedmont. I give silent thanks to the people here, for knowing exactly where to place a building on a hillside in a way that enhances both peak and edifice. And the buildings are beautiful in their own right.
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