Product Description
Conterno Fantino Dolcetto d’Alba “Bricco Bastia” DOC
100% Dolcetto. Conterno Fantino Dolcetto d’Alba “Bricco Bastia” DOC is an intense purple in color; fresh and fragrant aromas of strawberry, cherry and red berries. Good structure; the presence of tannins is sweet and lively on the palate.
“Conterno Fantino is run with the utmost respect for the Land, Tradition, and Time, in the firm belief that these values go hand-in-hand in guaranteeing wine of the highest quality.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Dolcetto
Region: Piedmont
Vineyards: From a single vineyard on the Bricco Bastia hill on top of the Monforte d’Alba village
Vineyard Size: 2.3 hectares
Exposure: South/West/East
Altitude: 540 meters (1,772 feet) above sea level
Soil: Limestone and clay
Vine Training: Guyot
Vine Age: 20 years old
Year Planted: 1989
Time of Harvest: Early September
Vine Density: 5,500-6,000 vines per hectare
Vine Yield: 6.5-7 tons per hectare
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 12,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The grapes undergo fermentation and maceration on skins for 6 to 8 days.
Aging Process: The wine ages in stainless steel tanks for about eight months.
Alcohol Content: 12.00%
Winemaker: Guido and Fabio Fantino
Cellaring: Up to 4 Years
Closure: Diam
Additional information
| Weight | 35.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.3 × 12.2 × 7.1 in |
| Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
| Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 12 bottles per case |
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