2018 Conterno Fantino Castelletto Vigna Pressenda Barolo

John Caro

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A new and more elegant Barolo from one of Fantino's wonderful vineyard acquisitions, where some vines up to almost fifty years old. The Castelletto vineyard is in Monforte d"Alba, although a greater proportion of sand and silt in this south-east facing slope allows the Pressenda to offer a powerful expression that tends a little more toward the fine-boned and feminine. An outstanding and distinctive wine, the Pressenda is a unique Barolo for early to mid-aged drinking.

$135.00 in mixed 6+ or $155.00 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Nebbiolo

Its Origins

Azienda Agricola Conterno Fantino was established in 1982 by Guido Fantino and Claudio Conterno. The state-of-the art winery is located on top of a hill overlooking the old village of Montforte d'Alba, enjoying an extraordinary view stretching out around the arc of Alps. Conterno Fantino's range comprises a Barolo DOCG from Sori Ginestra, and several DOC wines from Langhe, Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d' Alba and a mono-varietal wine (Chardonnay). The style of their Barolo is modern, showing rich aromas and flavours, lush, soft texture and well-rounded tannins.

What The Critics Say

95/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Monica Larner

"The Conterno Fantino 2018 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda is dense and tight, especially at this early phase in its life. This wine promises good things to those who wait, and it shows both the freshness and the structure to go the long haul. I love the sharp and extremely focused personality of Vigna Pressenda. Dark fruit and rose are backed by etched mineral and sensations of iron ore. This wine is a true beauty. 6,616 bottles were produced." Drink 2024 - 2044

96/100 Winescritic.com, Rafaelle Vecchione

"Intriguing in the main profile it shows notes of black plums, blackberries, blueberries and wild myrtle. Medium-full body, velvety tannins of splendid shape and maturity and a finish of great personality, very well executed. Better from 2025."

17++/20 JancisRobinson.com, Walter Speller

"Monforte d'Alba. Lustrous and just mid ruby. Serious, complex minerally nose with hints of dark earth and shoe polish. Perfumed marasca-cherry fruit with polished tannins. More open on the palate than the nose. Very long and focused. (WS)." Drink 2022 - 2032

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Nebbiolo
Region	Piedmont
Closure	Cork
Volume	750ml
Alcohol	14.50%
Maturity	2022 - 2044

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