Giacomo Conterno

Riserva Monfortino Barolo Nebbiolo

9.554 ratings

9.526 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

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.7

100 year wine?

100 year wine?

Feb 17th, 2019

9.8

Like an Olympic figure skating gold medalist: strength, power, complexity, artistry, elegance and a general sense of "how does this happen?"

Like an Olympic figure skating gold medalist: strength, power, complexity, artistry, elegance and a general sense of "how does this happen?"

Feb 4th, 2018

9.6

I've tasted the 2002 Monfortino several times and each time I'm in awe as to how power and elegance can combine so well. Stunner.

I've tasted the 2002 Monfortino several times and each time I'm in awe as to how power and elegance can combine so well. Stunner.

Oct 24th, 2017

Rory Harrington

Sommelier/Wine Director Sotto

9.5

It's a baby

It's a baby

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2016

Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree

9.6

The greatest 02!!!!

The greatest 02!!!!

1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2015

9.6

Truffle, autumn leaves, more truffle, and rose petal. An umami bomb on the nose, but tighter and chewier in the mouth than expected—almost dusty. Long, mineral finish. Good now but perfect with a few more years in the cellar. A rock star from a marginal vintage. #Barolo

Truffle, autumn leaves, more truffle, and rose petal. An umami bomb on the nose, but tighter and chewier in the mouth than expected—almost dusty. Long, mineral finish. Good now but perfect with a few more years in the cellar. A rock star from a marginal vintage. #Barolo

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2014

Sommelier Acquerello

9.3

This is what a truly great producer can do with a really shitty vintage. So open and delicious.

This is what a truly great producer can do with a really shitty vintage. So open and delicious.

1 person found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2014

Edward Zimmerman

9.6

New rule: if someone is willing to open Giacomo Conterno just say yes!

New rule: if someone is willing to open Giacomo Conterno just say yes!

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2014

Ziggy Eschliman

Wine Journalist/Host Wine Wednesday

9.3

Gorgeous! Still young... #barolo #nebbiolo #conternoriserva

Gorgeous! Still young... #barolo #nebbiolo #conternoriserva

Jul 18th, 2015

Ziggy Eschliman

Wine Journalist/Host Wine Wednesday

9.6

Gorgeous, sexy & seductive!

Gorgeous, sexy & seductive!

Jun 27th, 2015