2010 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva 3x750ml

Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva 2006 The 2006 Monfortino marries purity with power, poise with surprise, and complexity with nuance. This Barolo layers its pretty red fruits on a bed of... savory, minerally, gamey notes that find their balance in sweet spices, aromatic florals, and touches of cola and licorice. Tannins are robust, while the acidity is keen — together these elements give structure to ample dry extract. With a finish that seems to unfurl for a slow eternity, the 2006 Monfortino is a “wow” wine that needs some time in your cellar for best enjoyment. About Giacomo Conterno Giacomo Conterno has justifiably earned its fame as the creator of Barolo Monfortino, not merely one of the world’s greatest wines but also the first Barolo made in what has come to be known as the “classic style,” an austere, aromatic wine with extreme aging potential. However, Giacomo Conterno’s renown spreads beyond this marquee, collectable Barolo. After founding the estate in 1908, Giovanni Conterno made the first Barolo Monfortino in 1924. His son, Giacomo, inherited his father’s drive to make a serious, long-aging wine (Giacomo’s brother, Aldo Conterno, shared inheritance of the estate, but split in 1969 to form his own estate). Giacomo continued to rely on négociant grapes until 1974, when he purchased the Cascina Francia vineyard, the famed southwestern-facing 40-acre plot whose calcareous soil and densely planted Nebbiolo vines is home to Barolo Francia, as well as Barolo Monfortino. Upon Giacomo’s passing in 2004, son Roberto assumed control, continuing his legacy of crafting traditional wines of tremendous longevity and unparalleled quality. Roberto added to the estate’s lands by purchasing the historic Cerretta vineyard, as well as other choice plots located in Serralunga. A proud member of the Piemonte old guard, Giacomo Conterno sets the standard for traditional, age-worthy Barolo.

Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva 2008 Precise yet explosive, the 2008 Monfortino wraps its succulent fruits around a sturdy core of fine-grained tannins and energetic minerality, and layers... it all with iron ore, rose petals, cigar wrapper, game, licorice, incense, and a dusting of hard candy. This ultra-refined wine gives a tossup over which is better: its seductive, bewitching perfume or its unbelievably ethereal structure. While unusually approachable for a Monfortino, you’ll want to forget this showstopper in the cellar for five years before drinking for decades. About Giacomo Conterno Giacomo Conterno has justifiably earned its fame as the creator of Barolo Monfortino, not merely one of the world’s greatest wines but also the first Barolo made in what has come to be known as the “classic style,” an austere, aromatic wine with extreme aging potential. However, Giacomo Conterno’s renown spreads beyond this marquee, collectable Barolo. After founding the estate in 1908, Giovanni Conterno made the first Barolo Monfortino in 1924. His son, Giacomo, inherited his father’s drive to make a serious, long-aging wine (Giacomo’s brother, Aldo Conterno, shared inheritance of the estate, but split in 1969 to form his own estate). Giacomo continued to rely on négociant grapes until 1974, when he purchased the Cascina Francia vineyard, the famed southwestern-facing 40-acre plot whose calcareous soil and densely planted Nebbiolo vines is home to Barolo Francia, as well as Barolo Monfortino. Upon Giacomo’s passing in 2004, son Roberto assumed control, continuing his legacy of crafting traditional wines of tremendous longevity and unparalleled quality. Roberto added to the estate’s lands by purchasing the historic Cerretta vineyard, as well as other choice plots located in Serralunga. A proud member of the Piemonte old guard, Giacomo Conterno sets the standard for traditional, age-worthy Barolo.