Conterno Fantino

Barolo Mosconi 'Vigna Ped'

Nebbiolo from ‘Vigna Ped,’ a single, historical vineyard located in the Mosconi cru in Monforte d’Alba
Planted in 1960, the vines sit at approximately 400 m (1,310 feet) elevation and face south, southeast
Soils are a mixture of sand, silt, and clay
An addition parcel, planted in 1999, was selected from the best-performing clones in order to maintain the vineyard’s unique integrity and character
Hand harvesting begins mid October
Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel for 12 to 15 days
Aging in French oak barrels
First vintage was 2004
Approximately 330 to 500 cases produced annually

Info

Producer:

Conterno Fantino

Vintage:

2021

Country:

Italy

Region:

Piedmont

Appellation:

Barolo

Variety:

Nebbiolo

Color:

Red

Farming Practice:

Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle

IT-CFA-23-21

6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling

Score

Date

2025-01-31

"A classic, powerful example of Barolo. Very minty and balsamic on the nose, dark and intense, with complex and layered notes of macerated flowers, black cherries and prunes. On the palate it shows concentration, a full body, chewy acidity, firm, dusty yet ripe tannins and a flexible finish despite its extraction. Try from 2027."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

James Suckling

Score

Date

2023-07-28

"Attractive dried strawberries and dark cherries with crushed walnuts, dark spices and cocoa. Hints of forest floor, too. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine tannins and mellow texture. Refined, even and silky at the end. Try after 2026."

Vinous

Score

Date

2023-01-01

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2023-08-24

"The Conterno Fantino 2019 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped (with 6,250 bottles made) is perhaps more floral, with plenty of rose, and fruity, with lots of cherry, compared to the other new releases in this portfolio. This Barolo is very lively and bright thanks to the lifted quality of its primary fruit. The style is a little more immediate, but this wine delivers lots of satisfying Nebbiolo typicity nonetheless. The tannins show an elegant, dusty side."

Wine Spectator

Score

Date

2023-09-06

"Packs a core of cherry and berry fruit shaded by leather, eucalyptus and warm spices. Rich and dense, with youthful reticence. Balanced, with a long finish that flexes the tannins now. Shows great potential, thanks to its ripe fruit, complexity and harmony. Best from 2027 through 2047. From Italy.‡B.S."

James Suckling

Score

Date

2024-01-17

"This exceptional wine is deep and dusky, packed with mineral, floral and savory notes that will blossom with time. It shows iron, iodine and rose petals in the nose, then lithe tannins wrap up cranberries, bitter orange, and sour cherry. Best from 2028."

Jancis Robinson

Score

17+

Date

2024-09-12

"Monforte d'Alba. Lustrous ruby with orange tinges. Perfumed, deep and complex on the nose with ripe cherry fruit and cigar-box hints. Juicy and still a little compact on the palate with firm but polished tannins that coat the fruit on the finish. Very long and with plenty of juice. Not ready yet. (WS)"

Jeb Dunnuck

Score

Date

2024-05-15

"Equally compelling, the 2020 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped boasts a ruby hue and reveals layered notes of blood orange, apricot, roses, tea leaf, and wild raspberries. Savory on the palate, it has a noble structure, with outstanding definition and persistence. I 'm impressed with the overall balance and finesse this wine has to offer. Drink 2025-2045."

Vinous

Score

Date

2024-01-04

"The 2020 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped is the most potent and tannic of these wines, but it retains the mid-weight signature of the year and the more nuanced style that is the norm these days at Conterno-Fantino. Dark, ample and broad on the palate, the 2020 offers up a beguiling mix of dark fruit, leather, tobacco, incense, licorice and dried herbs. The 2020 is a complex, dynamic wine that constantly changes in the glass. It should provide exceptional drinking for the next 15-20 years. This is classic Mosconi."

Wine Advocate

Score

Date

2024-04-04

"The Conterno Fantino 2020 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped has aromas of brandied cherry, Luxardo cherry liqueur, oak toast, licorice root and dark rye. This Barolo is relatively tight in terms of its texture, with good intensity, chalky tannins and sufficient fruit to stand up to the tannins. Fruit comes from a one-hectare site with a combination of sand, silt and clay. Production is 6,000 bottles."

Wine Spectator

Score

Date

2024-10-30

"Well-defined flavors of cherry, raspberry, rose and wild herbs are the hallmarks of this elegant yet firmly structured red. There's a mineral undercurrent and a crisp, persistent aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2045. —B.S."

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