Winemaker
Roberto Conterno
Proprietor & Winemaker, Giacomo Conterno
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Monforte d'Alba, Italy
Known for
- Barolo Riserva Monfortino
- Barolo Cascina Francia
- Traditional Barolo winemaking
- Vineyard acquisitions in Serralunga d'Alba
i. Biography
The Trajectory
Traditional production at Giacomo Conterno has been carried forward under Roberto Conterno since 1988, keeping the family winery’s reputation tied to continuity rather than reinvention. The work is measured through cellar discipline, site stewardship, and the long view required for wines built to age. Estate direction expanded in 2018 with his acquisition of Nervi, adding another property to the same fine-wine frame without separating the work from its regional and generational obligations.
The Work Today
Ownership and winemaking remain joined at Giacomo Conterno, where Roberto Conterno produces some of Italy’s most renowned wines. The portfolio includes Barolo Monfortino, a bottling associated with traditional style and exceptional quality. Cru holdings such as Francia, Cerretta, and the recently acquired Arione in Serralunga d'Alba form the estate’s working base. Their role is not decorative: they support wines known for character and for expression of terroir within the appellation.
Signature
Signature bottlings include Barolo Monfortino and Barolo Cascina Francia.
The Record
Recognition for Barolo at this level rests on longevity, site clarity, and the ability to hold a line across generations. Roberto Conterno’s wines have earned a place among the finest expressions of Barolo, with the Monfortino Barolo often regarded as one of the most compelling red wines globally. Benchmark status is also attached to Barolo Cascina Francia, used by other producers as a measure for their own efforts. Its standing is tied to purity and finesse within the Giacomo Conterno approach. As Conterno himself reflects, "The wines of Giacomo Conterno will always belong to the generations that came before him."
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Roberto
What is Roberto Conterno's current role?
Roberto Conterno is owner-winemaker.
What is Roberto Conterno known for?
Producing some of the most ageworthy wines on the planet.
