Franco Conterno
In the heart of the Langhe, in the hamlet of Bussia di Monforte d’Alba, is Cascina Sciulun, a typical historic farmhouse, constructed according to Piedmont architectural traditions. Built in the mid-nineteenth century and extended in the 1940s, the house has always belonged to the Conterno family. The Azienda Agricola Franco Conterno has deep roots, and has been a part of the family for many decades. It was nonno Pietro who allocated 18 hectares of land to Nebbiolo vineyards, initially to sell to other wineries for vinification, later destined for the creation of prestigious wines. The business passed to his son Giacomo, and then to his grandson Franco, who took the helm of the winery in 1995 with his wife Vilma, bringing his own name and identity to the farm.
In recent years, Franco’s two sons—Daniele and Andrea—joined the company, following in the footsteps of their grandfather, bringing fresh insight and innovation to the winery and vineyards, continuing the family business with passion and dedication. Cascina Sciulun now includes a farmhouse where you can come and stay, for a relaxing visit immersed in the peace and tranquility of the green hills of the Langhe.
Wine produced from the Barbera vineyards of Monforte d’Alba, Barolo, Novello and Madonna di Como, where the terrain is very steep and rich in clay and tuff. Aged for 12 months in oak casks and ..
From the most prestigious cru – Bussia – located in the comune of Monforte d’Alba, where the terrain is very steep, malleable and rich in clay, the Barolo Riserva DOCG is born. Bril..
Wine produced from the Panerole Cru, located in the Novello area. Aged in oak barrels for 30 months. Vibrant grenade red colour; rich and complex nose; coarse, young and tannic flavour. Perfect wit..
Only the best vintages give life to the Riserva Sette7anni, made with grapes from the most important vineyards, Bussia, Panerole and Pugnane, located respectively in Monforte d’Alba, Novello and..
Wine produced in the areas of Monforte d’Alba, Barolo and Novello, where the soil is malleable, rich in clay and difficult to work. Instead of barrel-ageing, fermentation takes place in steel ta..
Freisa is a lively red wine that is perfect to drink with salami. In the glass comes with a vigorous and lively bubble and offers notes of cherry, raspberry and black spices. The sip is fresh and harm..
From vines cultivated in the challenging and malleable clay-rich soils of the comune of Novello, from which the wine takes its name. Aged in steel barrels for 5 months. Vibrant yellow with green under..
Colour: bright straw-yellow with intense greenish highlights.Nose: expansive fruity bouquet, with notes of apricots andwhite fruit.Taste: intense and mouth-filling, with savoury sweet finish.Pairings:..
The Langhe Bianco DOC Sciulun is produced using Chardonnay and Sauvignon vines located in Monforte d’Alba. Aged for 12 months in wooden barrels. Intense straw yellow in colour. Rich and co..
This wine, from vines located between Monforte d’Alba and Barolo, results from a blend of Nebbiolo, Merlot and Barbera grapes. 24 months of aging in barriques. Very intense cardinal red color an..
Vibrant pink colour. Rich and complex bouquet on the nose, floral with red fruit and slightly woody notes. In the mouth it reveals great aromatic potential, strong acidity and a savory and very persis..