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Giacomo Conterno

Cerretta Barbera d'Alba

9.239 ratings
9.211 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Top Notes For
Chris MacLean
9.2

Solid but a little more modern than the ‘11s and ‘13s I’ve tried recently.

Solid but a little more modern than the ‘11s and ‘13s I’ve tried recently.

Mar 21st, 2020
Bethany D'Meza
8.8

ok.. tasty but a bit lacking on the palate

ok.. tasty but a bit lacking on the palate

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2015
Brett Pallesen
9.1

Huge barbera. Youthy. Beautiful sagey dark fruit. Lay down

Huge barbera. Youthy. Beautiful sagey dark fruit. Lay down

1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015
Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.2

Stellar. Shows so much at this young age. Evolves with air.

Stellar. Shows so much at this young age. Evolves with air.

Jun 25th, 2016
Eric Guido
9.3

Intense dark fruited nose with tobacco, spice and herbs. Acid driven palate with incredible drive, tart cherry that expands across the senses. A truly serious wine that would make a believe out of any Barbera naysayer.

Intense dark fruited nose with tobacco, spice and herbs. Acid driven palate with incredible drive, tart cherry that expands across the senses. A truly serious wine that would make a believe out of any Barbera naysayer.

Jul 18th, 2015
George Chen
8.8

Conterno baby drank well but needs 2-3 years to round out.

Conterno baby drank well but needs 2-3 years to round out.

Apr 15th, 2015
Joe Hirsch
9.5

Conterno. Yum.

Conterno. Yum.

Nov 30th, 2014
Thomas Pastuszak

Sommelier/Wine Director The NoMad

9.4

Inky, spicy, powerhouse Barbera

Inky, spicy, powerhouse Barbera

Nov 28th, 2014
Jack Hasten
9.1

2012 on 4.11.20...

2012 on 4.11.20...

Apr 12th, 2020
Tom Grunwald
8.7

2012

2012

Dec 23rd, 2018