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Giacomo Conterno

Riserva Monfortino Barolo Nebbiolo

9.411 ratings
9.24 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

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Top Notes For
James Forsyth
10

I last had a 1970 Monfortino when Vinous hosted an epic vertical (from magnums) a few years ago. Extraordinary then, utterly delicious now.

I last had a 1970 Monfortino when Vinous hosted an epic vertical (from magnums) a few years ago. Extraordinary then, utterly delicious now.

Feb 3rd, 2018
Gordon Walker
7.6

Animal, Brett, leather, cedar, briney, olives, very lively tannins

Animal, Brett, leather, cedar, briney, olives, very lively tannins

Jun 16th, 2016
Brian Cronin

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.1

Still fresh and intense!

Still fresh and intense!

Feb 13th, 2015
Chantal Forthun

Winemaker Flowers Vineyard & Winery

9.9

Beautiful, fresh, layers and grippy tannins.

Beautiful, fresh, layers and grippy tannins.

Dec 19th, 2012
David Wanek
10

Monfortino tasting. Every vintage bottled in mags from 1970-2014

Monfortino tasting. Every vintage bottled in mags from 1970-2014

Feb 8th, 2020
Alex Ring

Sommelier Balena

En Magnum! No words for this, just gratuitous bottle porn. #nebbyolo

En Magnum! No words for this, just gratuitous bottle porn. #nebbyolo

Aug 11th, 2015
Gerry Schwartz
9.8

Iconic bottle absolutely stunning still well balanced with soft tannins. Great bottle once in s lifetime experience

Iconic bottle absolutely stunning still well balanced with soft tannins. Great bottle once in s lifetime experience

Feb 1st, 2016
Paul Albright
9.7

1970 Vintage - elegant and complex!

1970 Vintage - elegant and complex!

Mar 15th, 2015
Paul Albright
9.7

1970 Vintage - clean, high acid, and old school...more please!

1970 Vintage - clean, high acid, and old school...more please!

Feb 7th, 2015
Shuji Yanada
8.4

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Jan 11th, 2014