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Juillet 2017The aromas of flowers, blackberries, and white truffles are superb. Full to medium body and ultra-fine tannins. The finish lasts for minutes. An amazing Cicala. Don't miss this.
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2018
Au cours du 19e siècle, après avoir tenté d’émigrer en Argentine, Giovanni Conterno est revenu avec sa famille à la petite ferme viticole de son père Giuseppe, à Monforte d’Alba. Il a commencé à l’aider dans la production du vin local. Grâce à son retour à l’exploitation, la production de vin a augmenté et il était vendu en fûts non seulement dans le Piémont et à Liguria, mais aussi loin qu’en Amérique. En réponse à la demande du marché, les Conterno ont ressenti...
The aromas of flowers, blackberries, and white truffles are superb. Full to medium body and ultra-fine tannins. The finish lasts for minutes. An amazing Cicala. Don't miss this.
Voir la revue de presse détailléeA really exotic red, showing burnt orange-peel to the dried-strawberry, chocolate-powder and light toasted-oak character. It’s full-bodied and chewy, yet ever so polished. A wild wine.
Voir la revue de presse détailléeDark ruby garnet. Fragrant and very expressive nose of mint, liquorice, wet stone, then ripe rose hips and a touch of dried citrus zest, plus raspberries. Powerful and bright on the palate, opens juicy and with tight-knit tannins, very punchy and minty with a very long finish. Can lie down without a doubt.
Voir la revue de presse détailléeAromas of dark berry, iris, menthol and a whiff of oak emerge on this vibrant wine. Firmly structured but loaded with finesse, the palate delivers ripe Marasca cherry, crushed black raspberry, vanilla, savory mineral and thyme alongside fine-grained tannins. A licorice note wraps around the tight finish. This is still primary so be sure to give it time to fully develop.
Alluring aromas and flavors of cherry and raspberry are deftly accented by balsamic notes of eucalyptus, juniper and sage. Sandalwood, iron and tobacco elements chime in as this finishes long and firm.
Voir la revue de presse détailléeSweet berries and cherries with strawberries and flowers, such as violets and roses. Full-bodied, yet extremely refined and polished with beautiful finesse and length. Very long and intense.
Voir la revue de presse détailléeMulled plum, leather, sweet tobacco, camphor, tar and oak spice aromas and flavors show fine depth and intensity in this red, which boasts a broad, dense structure, with tannins that dominate the finish for now. Shows fine balance, length and complexity, but needs time.
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