Conterno Giacomo
Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2019
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | At least 7 years in large Slavonian barrels. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Product name | Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2019 |
| Color | A beautiful ruby red colour with garnet reflections. |
| Perfume | The aromas emerge in a clear sequence highlighting a variegated range of olfactory sensations. We encounter ripe fruit, cherries under fruit, plums, blackberries, hints of mushrooms, truffles, well-integrated hints of chocolate, hints of sweet liquorice, leather and earth. |
| Taste | Mouth caressed by silky tannins excellently supported by a precious minerality and balanced by a not preponderant alcohol. The finish in the mouth is enriched by a return of the perfumed sensations. |
| Pairings | Good with flavorfull dishes and game. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Barolo Riserva Monfortino is a still red wine from the Piedmont region, specifically Monforte d'Alba. The winery that produces it, Giacomo Conterno, boasts a century-old history; its origins date back to 1908, when the Conterno family, repatriated to Italy from Argentina, opened a winery. A fine wine, it became famous first abroad and then in Italy, where it was drunk primarily by doctors and university professors in the cities of Turin and Milan. It has been awarded several vintages as a wine of excellence (including the five bunches of grapes from Bibenda) and has received 100 points from Robert Parker several times. It is only produced in exceptional vintages. What makes it a fine and expensive wine is undoubtedly its longevity (over 25 years), the careful selection of the grapes, and the treatment given to each individual bunch of Nebbiolo. During the harvest, the best parcels of the year are identified and vinified separately, with a five-week maceration period. The wood in which fermentation takes place is of the highest quality; these are truncated cone-shaped vats made of Austrian wood, which guarantees the unaltered quality of the must. The aging period is also long. Before being bottled and enjoyed in all its elegance, the Barolo Riserva Monfortino is usually aged for seven years in Slavonian barrels.
Awards
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2019
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
100/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2019
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
100/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
99/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1770
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 23
| Name | Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Conterno Giacomo |
| Origin | Monforte d'Alba (CN) |
| Wine making | Made only in exceptional vintages, the wine macerates on the skins for up to five weeks without temperature control regardless of how high the fermentation temperature may go. |
| Aging | At least 7 years in large Slavonian barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |