ALDO CONTERNO Il Favot Nebbiolo 2018

The “Poderi Aldo Conterno” winery is situated in Bussia of Monforte d’Alba which is the heart of the Barolo wine area.

“Our family represents the heart of all our activities. Five generations of people who devoted their lives to wine have instilled in our souls a deep respect for the identity of our territory and a firm characterization of our products. What we want to offer is simply the interpretation of a terroir through our deep rooted beliefs. Our wines never look for inconditional approval and our personality is not prone to easy compromise.”

Philosophy

“IN MEDIO STAT VIRTUS”

Our family represents the heart of all our activities. Five generations of people who devoted their lives to wine have instilled in our souls a deep respect for the identity of our territory and a firm characterization of our products. What we want to offer is simply the interpretation of a terroir through our deep rooted beliefs. Our wines never look for inconditional approval and our personality is not prone to easy compromise.

NEBBIOLO IL FAVOT

The grapes used to make “ Il Favot” come from vineyards which have undergone periodical implantations, and so have a maximum age of 15 years. The skin contact is limited to 6-8 days so to extract few tannins and more colour from the skins themselves, with the result of getting a well-coloured wine with a remarkable softness.

VINEYARD: different vineyards in Bussia (Monforte d’Alba).
HARVEST: manual, with grapes selection in the vineyard.
VINIFICATION: red, with skin contact inside stainless steel vats. Time: the must stays on contact with the skins for 6 to 8 days. Temperatures: from 24 to 26 degrees centigrades.
CELLAR REFINING: the new wine , after spending a few months in stainless steel vats and being transferred several times, is put in oak casks, where it remains a few months and, finally, it will be bottled.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Ruby red
• Scent: Warm and intense, with notes of jam, cherry, aromatic herbs and dried flowers
• Taste: Full-bodied, smooth and elegant, with delicate tannins on the finish
• Perfect to drink with: Red Meat Stew, Pasta Bolognese, Game, Roasted and Grilled Meat, Aged Cheese