Northern Italy’s Piemonte region is surely one of the most unique winegrowing areas in the world. Its wind-sheltered, mound-like hills with varied sun exposures produce inimitable Barolo and Barbaresco wines made from Nebbiolo grapes, as well as the world’s greatest Barbera and Dolcetto wines. This benchmark Barbera comes from Monteforte d’Alba, known for producing some of the most concentrated, best structured reds of the region.

Aldo Conterno is the son of the legendary Giacomo Conterno. In 1969, after a stint in California, he parted with the family business to establish his own winery and since then has produced some of the region’s finest wines. He produces 10 wines, including several exceptional single-vineyard Barolos and this outstanding Barbera.