Conterno Fantino Barolo "Mosconi Vigna Ped" DOCG 2016
(Piedmont, Italy) - [RP 97] [WS 97] [AG 95]

Notes from the Winemaker:

From 2 vineyards, one of which goes back to 1950! The Mosconi cru is exactly parallel to Sorì Ginestra, albeit higher in altitude (averaging 400 meters, i.e. 1,312 feet) and less than a mile away. Surface under vine is 1.3 hectares (3.2 acres). Exposure is southeasterly and soil composition is 26%sand, 50% silt + 24% clay, rich in manganese, conducive to very high levels of polyphenols. Gradient is 30%.Barrique-aged 2 years, bottle-aged 1 year. In spite of Mosconi and Sorì Ginestra’s vicinity and identical methods in the winery and cellars, the Barolo Mosconi has characteristics of its very own, almost purely because of the distinct clones and age of vines.

VINEYARD CHARACTARISTICS
2 vyrds (1 planted in 1950!) at c. 400 m ie 1,312 feet asl, on a ridge (30% slope) running alongside the historic CF nucleus; 26% sand, 50% silt, 24% clay, rich in manganese, SE exposure.

VINIFICATION AND AGING
Maceration on the skins in rotary fermenters for 6-7 days; aged 24 months in new barriques of French oak, in bottle 12 months previous to release.

TASTING NOTES
Deep garnet in color, fruity bouquet recalling brushwood, berry fruit, brier rose; gorgeous structure, ripe, rich tannins, complex, austere. (The soil's high manganese content endows the grapes with extremely high levels of polyphenols, particularly antho

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Meat dishes, seasoned cheese, structured dishes

ANALYSIS DATA
Alc. cont. 14% by vol., dry extract 33.8 g/l, total acidity 5.5 g/l, volatile acidity 0.85 g/l, residual sugar 2.4 g/l, pH 3.4

Longevity: Extremely long cellar life
Production: 5,200 bottles
Winemaker: Guido & Fabio Fantino

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97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"The Conterno Fantino 2016 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped shows beautiful richness and precision with abundant fruit, tar, smoke and black licorice. The wine is generous and exuberant in a manner that only Nebbiolo can be. In other words, it offers a big personality on a svelte and slender frame. Maceration times are short, lasting from 12 to 15 days, and the wine ages in barrique for 24 months. The fruit comes from a small site measuring slightly less than a hectare in Monforte d'Alba at a moderately high, cool altitude (at 360 to 380 meters above sea level). The opulence and softness of the winemaking is beautifully balanced against the precision and sharpness that is inherent to this vineyard site. Production is 6,200 bottles." - Monica Larner (23rd Jul 2020)

97 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"Rich and almost sumptuous, this red offers cherry, plum, iron, eucalyptus, leather and tobacco flavors that reveal a spicy edge. The strict tannins impart a beefy quality, but there is ample fruit and terrific length. Best from 2023 through 2047. 150 cases imported." - BS

95 Points - Vinous:
"The 2016 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped is another gorgeous wine in this range. The natural richness of Mosconi comes through loud and clear, but unlike most wines made from this site, Conterno-Fantino's 2015 is wonderfully polished and refined from start to finish. Ripe red and purplish berry fruit, wild flowers, licorice, mint and lavender build as this super-expressive, inviting Barolo shows off its alluring personality. The 2016 is just so phenomenally delicious. " - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2020)