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The Conterno family, proprietors of the Azienda Agricola Sciulun, have been producing wines of uncommon elegance and prestige for several generations. The estate of around twenty-five acres of vineyards is located in the heart of the Langhe read more...



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Website:
http://www.francoconterno.it/
Contact:
sciulun@tin.it
loc.Bussia, 62
Monforte d'Alba, 12065
Italy
+39 0173 78627

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August 2009

Looking back over my notes this week, I see that I tracked Greg for most of the ... exceptions: Greg rated the Franco Conterno and the Marcarini Brunate 2 points higher than I did, and I didn't like the Burlotto...

This opened slowly with a touch of torrefaction on the nose over a bed of almost weedy herbal components. With air the weediness took on a decidedly floral note and joined delicate notes of macerating cherry on the nose....

July 2009

As many of you know I am very enthusiastic about the latest Barolo releases. ... represented in my cellar, Franco Conterno too! The notes pretty much speak for themselves and offer a great glimpse at a set of wines that...

Well the 2005 Barolos are tasted, and I can’t help but think back to what I ... but very drinkable 89-90 Franco Conterno Vigna Pugnane (Castiglione Falletto)- sappy, herbal, taut and nervous, a touch of seaweed, spicy...

May 2009

Alba Wine Exhibition 2005 Barolo tasting notes Well the 2005 Barolos are ... but very drinkable 89-90 Franco Conterno Vigna Pugnane (Castiglione Falletto)- sappy, herbal, taut and nervous, a touch of seaweed, spicy green...

AWE blind tasting - macerated cherry and floral notes, a bit talcy/sandy, a bit fleshy, smells hard - hard, cool, crisp feel, not much rather light in the mouth, clean, sour yellow cherry, a touch of lardo, aromatic...

AWE blind tasting - sappy, herbal, taut and nervous, a touch of seaweed, spicy green and lovely, a bit of wood intrudes in the back, fresh and crisp with plenty of ripe strawberry fruit, nicely balanced pure vibrant fruity...

Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: Greg - 2004 Barolo?
October 2008

Oh loaded question. The biggest positive surprise - Aldo Conterno but in ... Brezza Guido Porro Scarzello Franco Conterno Virna Einaudi Oddero Cascina Ballarin Sarmassa in general, a great vineyard, and perhaps along...

October 2008

Wines tasted during this visit; 2005 Bussiador Chardonnay 91pts 2005 Barbera d’Alba Conca Tre Pile 87pts 2004 Barolo 89pts 2005 Langhe Nebbiolo Il Favot 88pts 2004 Barolo Colonello 95pts 2004 Barolo Romirasco 95pts...

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