Giacomo Conterno

Riserva Monfortino Barolo Nebbiolo

9.541 ratings
9.513 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Chris McClellan

Amazingly complex wine...earth, mushrooms, soy sauce, leather, black tea, smooth tannins, fruit still pushing thru..incredible!

Amazingly complex wine...earth, mushrooms, soy sauce, leather, black tea, smooth tannins, fruit still pushing thru..incredible!

Oct 2nd, 2018
Marc On

Writer Originalverkorkt, Lobenbergs Gute Weine

9.7

You don't need to talk to much about legends. A pure, elegant simultaneously super powerful, expressive, complex interpretation of the Nebbiolo grape. Dried red berries, tar, rose petals, underbrush and balsamic components melt together in this irresistible Monfortino. And (of course) decades of life ahead.

You don't need to talk to much about legends. A pure, elegant simultaneously super powerful, expressive, complex interpretation of the Nebbiolo grape. Dried red berries, tar, rose petals, underbrush and balsamic components melt together in this irresistible Monfortino. And (of course) decades of life ahead.

Nov 23rd, 2016
Christophe Decoux

The first magnum was corked! But the second is a piece of work! Great balance showing classic tar and roses, with elegance.

The first magnum was corked! But the second is a piece of work! Great balance showing classic tar and roses, with elegance.

Oct 31st, 2015
Jasmine Hirsch

Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance

9.2

Chef Sal Marino bringing the truffle blizzard.

Chef Sal Marino bringing the truffle blizzard.

Jan 30th, 2015
Sabra Lewis

Killing babies '01 vs '05. Still delicious.

Killing babies '01 vs '05. Still delicious.

Nov 3rd, 2014
Michael Scaffidi

Chef Sommelier Jean Georges

9.7

This is monfortino

This is monfortino

May 19th, 2014
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.1

Surprisingly open, but not for long. This wine is about to hibernate for 15-20 years.

Surprisingly open, but not for long. This wine is about to hibernate for 15-20 years.

Nov 15th, 2013
Lindy Lopez

A special treat from Chef Vedrinski.

A special treat from Chef Vedrinski.

Aug 14th, 2013
Izek Jasper

Almost impossible to assess. This is in a state of total hibernation.

Almost impossible to assess. This is in a state of total hibernation.

Oct 15th, 2017
Andrew Cullimore

Still ruby core medium deep , garnet terracotta rim. After a while more mineral crushed rocks. Meaty notes , quite earthy , sous bois , truffle , old wood . On the palate sweeter fruits , lovely spice , firm tannins , good acidity , great length . Young , needs time, another 5-10 years perhaps .

Still ruby core medium deep , garnet terracotta rim. After a while more mineral crushed rocks. Meaty notes , quite earthy , sous bois , truffle , old wood . On the palate sweeter fruits , lovely spice , firm tannins , good acidity , great length . Young , needs time, another 5-10 years perhaps .

May 4th, 2023