COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Paolo Conterno
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Established in 1886 by Paolo Conterno, the estate is located in the historic Ginestra cru of Monforte d'Alba within Italy's Piedmont region. Paolo was a pioneer in his time, choosing to bottle and sell his own wines directly to collectors rather than selling grapes in bulk. Today, his great-grandson Giorgio Conterno manages the estate, continuing a legacy of crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines. The 'A Mont' bottling represents a unique approach to Nebbiolo, sourced from steep, hand-worked slopes of the Ginestra cru, offering a highly approachable expression of this noble grape.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'A Mont' translates to 'up on the hill' in the local Piedmontese dialect, referencing the steep slopes of the Ginestra cru.
Fact 02
Founder Paolo Conterno was a pioneer in 1886, selling finished estate wine in wooden kegs directly to private collectors.
Fact 03
Often called a 'Burgundy-lover's Nebbiolo' due to its delicate, floral, and elegant structure compared to heavy Barolos.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for 'A Mont' are hand-harvested in early October from 32-year-old vines planted on calcareous clayey loam soils. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is immediately crushed and destemmed. Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for a relatively short period of seven to eight days. This brief skin contact is designed to extract soft, elegant tannins and preserve fresh fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately one year in large 35-hectoliter French oak casks (botti) before bottling.
