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Conterno Fantino

 

Azienda Agricola Conterno Fantino is one of the benchmark producers of modern Barolo. Established in 1982 by Guido Fantino and Claudio Conterno, the estate is located atop Ginestra, the highest hill in Monforte d’Alba, with sweeping views across the Langhe and the Alps. This dramatic setting, influenced by alpine breezes and Mediterranean air from Liguria, lies within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and plays a defining role in the character of the wines.

From its inception, Conterno Fantino has combined deep respect for Piedmontese tradition with a progressive, quality-driven vision, resulting in wines of precision, depth, and strong territorial identity.

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Alongside founders Guido Fantino and Claudio Conterno, the next generation - Alda, Fabio, and Elisa Fantino - now plays key roles in the estate, with further family members set to join. At peak times, the winery employs around ten people, maintaining a hands-on, family-led approach.

As the estate describes its philosophy: the wine is raised “step by step, as if it were a member of the family”; an ethos clearly reflected in the finished wines.

The estate farms 27 hectares of organically certified vineyards, 16 hectares of which are planted to Nebbiolo, alongside Barbera, Dolcetto, and Chardonnay. Vineyards range from 280 to 400 metres in altitude, reaching up to 550 metres for Dolcetto and Chardonnay, with steep slopes of 20–35%. Exposures are predominantly south, south-east, and south-west.

Soils are varied and complex - sand, marl, loam, and clay - contributing nuance and site specificity across the range. Vine age typically ranges from 15 to 40 years, with some Nebbiolo parcels exceeding 50 years. Yields are carefully controlled between 6,000 and 9,000 kilograms per hectare, depending on variety.

 

Environmental sustainability and respect for the land are central to Conterno Fantino’s philosophy. All vineyards are farmed organically (CCPB certified), with a strong focus on biodiversity and long-term soil health. Manual work in the vineyards and hand harvesting ensure optimal fruit quality and precision.

 

Winemaking at Conterno Fantino is guided by the desire to faithfully express vineyard character. Fermentations occur spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, without the use of commercial strains. Macerations are carefully managed, oak is employed with restraint, and sulphite use is kept to a minimum. Ageing takes place in a combination of barriques and large Slavonian oak casks, followed by extended bottle ageing before release.

The resulting style - particularly evident in the Barolo wines - is modern and refined, marked by expressive aromatics, depth of flavour, supple textures, and polished, well-integrated tannins.

Wines Listed by JN Wine

  • “Bricco Bastia” Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
    100% Dolcetto from vines over 30 years old; fresh, focused, and expressive.
  • “Vignota” Barbera d’Alba DOC
    100% Barbera from mature vines; depth and richness balanced by freshness and precision.
  • “Ginestrino” Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
    100% Nebbiolo; an elegant, approachable expression with varietal clarity.
  • Barolo Castelletto “Vigna Pressenda” DOCG
    From vines up to 50 years old; structured, complex, and age-worthy.
  • Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG
    From south-facing vineyards of over 40-year-old vines; powerful yet refined, with notable finesse.
  • Langhe Rosso “Monprà” DOC
    Nebbiolo and Barbera blend; plush, approachable, and generous, with immediate appeal and ageing potential.

Conterno Fantino represents contemporary Barolo at the highest level - technically exacting, environmentally responsible, and unmistakably rooted in Monforte d’Alba.

 

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