Conterno, Giacomo - Giacomo Conterno Barbaresco 1979 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Conterno, Giacomo
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	1979
Sku	RD10292
Size	750ml

 

The 1979 Giacomo Conterno Barbaresco offers a rare glimpse into the estate’s historical production beyond its Barolo heartland. Crafted from select Nebbiolo grapes sourced from Barbaresco’s hills, this wine was made in the same uncompromising, traditional style as Conterno’s Barolo, ensuring remarkable longevity. Over four decades of aging have transformed its youthful structure into a silky, harmonious palate, with layers of dried cherry, rose petal, tobacco, leather, and earthy truffle. The finish is long, perfumed, and quietly powerful, showing the finesse and grace that define mature Nebbiolo.

Established in 1908 in Monforte d’Alba, Giacomo Conterno stands as one of the most revered names in Italian wine, famed for producing benchmark Nebbiolo from Barolo’s most esteemed vineyards. The estate built its reputation on an unwavering commitment to traditional methods: hand-harvesting only the best fruit, employing long macerations, and aging wines in large Slavonian oak casks for extended periods. Now under the stewardship of Roberto Conterno, the winery continues to honor its heritage while managing prestigious crus such as Francia and Arione. The Monfortino Riserva, introduced in the 1920s, remains one of the most sought-after and collectible wines in the world, representing Nebbiolo at its most profound and age-worthy.