- Nebbiolo from a single, historical vineyard located in the Castelletto cru in Monforte d’Alba
- ‘Vigna Pressenda’ is known as the heart of the Castelletto cru in terms of quality
- Vines were planted in 1969 and 1986 at an elevation of 350 m (1148 ft) with a southeastern exposure.
- Soils have a higher percentage of sand
- Fruit is hand harvested beginning the middle of October
- Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel for 12 – 15 days
- French oak aging
- First vintage was 2013
- 330 – 500 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barolo
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-CFA-21-19 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-07-28
"Fresh and vibrant with red berry, blood orange, crushed hazelnut, hibiscus and spice aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, tense and linear with a backbone of firm, finely grained tannins and steady minerality. Needs some time. Try after 2027."
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2023-01-01
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2023-08-24
"The Conterno Fantino 2019 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda is medium dark and more concentrated compared to many of its peers. This wine shows a solid bouquet with fixed aromas of wild cherry, long-stemmed rose and candied orange. With time, even more floral aromas are coaxed forward from the bouquet. Beyond those are oak-driven notes of allspice and cinnamon. The tannins are polished, and the wine offers quite a bit of fruit texture. Production is 6,600 bottles."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2023-09-06
"Presents cherry, raspberry, sun-kissed hay, mineral and spice aromas and flavors that curl around an acidic spine and tannins. This has all the right components, matched to a slim, taut frame, with fine length. Best from 2026 through 2043. ‡B.S."