Franco Conterno, "Cascina Sciulun" Barbera d'Alba Superiore, Piedmont, Italy, 2019

Overview of the Wine
In the heart of the Langhe, in the hamlet of Bussia di Monforte d’Alba, is Cascina Sciulun, a typical historic farmhouse, constructed according to Piedmont architectural traditions. Built in the mid-nineteenth century and extended in the 1940s, the house has always belonged to the Conterno family.

The company Franco Conterno has deep roots, and has been a part of the family for many decades. It was nonno Pietro who allocated 18 hectares of land to Nebbiolo vineyards, initially to sell to other wineries for vinification, later destined for the creation of prestigious wines.

The business passed to his son Giacomo, and then to his grandson Franco, who took the helm of the winery in 1995 with his wife Vilma, bringing his own name and identity to the company.

In recent years, Franco’s two sons—Daniele and Andrea—joined the company, following in the footsteps of their grandfather, bringing fresh insight and innovation to the winery and vineyards, continuing the family business with passion and dedication.

Cascina Sciulun now includes a farmhouse where you can come and stay, for a relaxing visit immersed in the peace and tranquility of the green hills of the Langhe.

Organic.

Winemaker
Franco Conterno

Grape / Blend
Barbera

Origin
Piedmont, Italy

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Wine made from Barbera vineyards from Monforte d’Alba, Barolo, Novello and Madonna di Como where the soils are very steep, rich in clay and tuff.

12 months of aging in oak tonneaux and barriques.

Red-purple color. Aroma of red fruits and spices; structured and complex taste, very pleasant wood.

Ideal with boiled meats and cheeses.

92 Points - Ian Blackburn
What is it with all these Conterno's?   Franco, Danielle, Aldo - they are three generations... and Danielle is the youngest and helping to make all of them.  Franco still directs his wines and this wine deliveries in a hirer tier way - better fruit, better definition, better time in wood.  This wine is nicely ripe, with a fruit focus that others struggle to achieve.  Polished and rich - this is a top quality Barbera for the buck and really one of my favorite values to recommend.  Color 14.5/15, Aroma 22.5/25, Body 22/25, and Overall 31/35 - 92 Points

Product size: 750ml