2016 Azienda Agricola Conterno Fantino, Barolo, Castelletto Pressenda

Azienda Agricola Conterno Fantino is a family-run estate located in the village of Monforte d'Alba, founded in 1982 by Claudio Conterno and Guido Fantino with a firm commitment to organic farming practices. This wine is made from Nebbiolo grown in the Castelletto vineyard, which features soils characterized by Diano sandstone and the Lequio formation. In the glass, it displays distinct notes of red cherry, licorice, and earth, held together by a firm, structured, and dense texture. The 2016 vintage provided a long, cool growing season with no major heat spikes, resulting in a wine with impressive phenolic ripeness and balanced, vibrant acidity. Its combination of structural integrity and poise makes this an excellent choice to cellar for further evolution or to enjoy now with appropriate time to breathe.