Conterno Fantino Barbera d’Alba DOC ‘Vignota’ 2023 auckland Although a hot summer and

Although a hot summer and some frost damage to the fruit resulted in low crop turn-over

along with subtle woodsmoke and white pepper notes

undergrowth and toasty oak add various other angles and perspectives

The palate is long and smooth with sweet dark cherry and strawberry predominating

Aromas of blackberries

Conterno Fantino Barbera d’Alba DOC ‘Vignota’ 2023 auckland Although a hot summer andFrom a selection of Monforte's finest vineyards: Ginestra, Mosconi, Pajana, Bussia and Ornati. Some of these are old vineyards, with most replanting taking place in the early 1990's. Barbera is given prime vineyard location, mostly on windswept crests at about 280 metres on sand silt soils. Aged 10 months in second use barriques, the wine is a deep purple with an intense nose of violets and cherries; a seductively fruity palate with marked acidity, a