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 »
Oeno-File, the Wine & Gastronomy Column 