Barolo 'Arione' Magnum Giacomo Conterno 2021 (confezione)
Rare winesThe Barolo “Arione” by Giacomo Conterno is a great interpretation of the Arione cru of Serralunga d’Alba, matured for 48 months in large oak barrels. The typical elegance of Nebbiolo emerges with rigor and mastery from a dense, powerful and structured weave, with solid but refined tannins and long persistence. A great champion of the Langhe in the prestigious Magnum format!
The Barolo Magnum "Arione" by Giacomo Conterno is a prestigious interpretation of the Arione cru, located in the southernmost area of the Serralunga d'Alba municipality. It is a label of great value and stature, positioned at the top of the production of the denomination, crafted by one of the most monumental interpreters of the Langhe territory. The long maturation in large oak barrels gives a Barolo elegant, intense, and complex, characterized by the typical great structure of Serralunga wines, which require time to reach full maturity, but then guarantee extraordinary longevity and a unique and wonderful evolution.
The Magnum Barolo "Arione" is produced by one of the most important and famous names in the world of Piedmont wine. The Giacomo Conterno winery was founded in the early 1900s by a family that had been cultivating vineyards on the hills of the Barolo area for generations and includes some of the most prestigious parcels in the area, which give rise to labels that are now legendary like Cascina Francia, Arione, and Monfortino. The extraordinary quality of the grapes, a very strict selection of only the best bunches, and a patient and always very respectful work in the cellar, guarantee excellence with a classic and elegant profile, capable of condensing all the essence of the Langhe land.
The Barolo “Arione” by Giacomo Conterno is a true champion of the type. One of the most coveted and sought-after bottles by great enthusiasts of the great wines of the Langhe, made according to the oldest traditions of the area. After the classic red winemaking with skin maceration, the red wine rests in large oak barrels for at least 48 months, gaining depth, substance, and structure. The color is a rather intense garnet red, and the bouquet is particularly complex and refined, with floral aromas of violet, aromatic herbs, small ripe red fruits, spicy notes, and hints of graphite. The taste is deep, robust, and austere, with a dense tannic texture and aromasvery persistent. The finish is long and pleasantly fresh. Unique and even more precious in the Magnum format!