Barolo DOCG Monfortino Riserva – Giacomo Conterno – red Monforte d'Alba Piedmont

Origin: Monforte d'Alba, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo (Michet and Lampia sub-varieties)

Color: Clear, bright ruby red with historic garnet reflections of great transparency and brilliance

Nose: Extraordinarily austere, monumental, and layered. It reveals a sublime bouquet of withered rose, violet, cherry in spirits, and plum, intertwined with deep notes of black truffle, pure licorice, leather, pipe tobacco, tar, graphite, and mineral balsamic qualities

Palate: Majestic, powerful, and aristocratic. On the palate, it displays a monumental structure supported by a very dense yet incredibly sculpted tannic texture, accompanied by a vibrant mineral freshness. The finish is of infinite length, with returns of noble spices, goudron, and dried red fruits

Alcohol content: 14.5% - 15% Vol. (depending on the vintage)

Serving temperature: 18 - 20 °C (opening a few hours before tasting is recommended)

Pairings: High-cuisine dishes based on furred game, braised beef with Barolo, jugged hare (lepre à la royale), rich dishes based on White Truffle from Alba, and very aged hard cheeses

Terroir: Francia Vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. Calcareous and clayey marl of Helvetian origin (Langhian-Tortonian), rich in limestone and microelements. Perfect south/south-east exposure at an altitude of approximately 380-500 meters above sea level, characterized by significant temperature fluctuations and constant ventilation

Vinification: Maniacal selection of grapes exclusively from the Francia Vineyard in extraordinary vintages. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in 61 hl wooden vats without temperature control and with very long macerations on the skins (up to 35-40 days). Rigorous aging in large traditional Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 6-7 years, followed by a long rest in the bottle before release

In-depth description:
The Barolo Riserva Monfortino by Giacomo Conterno is not simply a wine: it is the absolute benchmark of Italian viticulture and one of the most prestigious collectible reds in the world. Born from the genius of Giovanni Conterno in 1912 and brought to excellence by Roberto Conterno, Monfortino is produced only in harvests deemed exceptional, using the best grapes from the renowned Francia Vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. Crafted according to a rigorous and uncompromising tradition, it combines extraordinary expressive power with a legendary aging capacity, capable of evolving and fascinating for over half a century.

Classification: Barolo DOCG Riserva

Type: Still red wine

Dosage: Not applicable (Still wine)

Allergens: Contains sulfites

Awards and scores: Consistently considered at the absolute pinnacle of global wine criticism, with frequent scores of 100/100 and a historical range between 98 and 100/100 (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni - Vinous, James Suckling, Wine Spectator) and historical Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso.

Production philosophy: Integrated production

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