Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2002, Giacomo Conterno
Legendary profile, tense and infinitely complex. On the nose, blood orange, dried flowers, truffle, and balsamic notes emerge. On the palate, it is vibrant and sculptural, characterized by noble freshness and dense tannins that ensure an unusually noble longevity; savory and monumental finish.
Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2002, Giacomo Conterno
The Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2002 by Giacomo Conterno is a monument to sculptural nobility and the triumph over nature. In a meteorologically dramatic vintage for the Langa, Giovanni Conterno masterfully chose not to produce the Barolo Francia, directing all the grapes into the Monfortino: the result is a legendary interpretation that elevates the resilience of Nebbiolo to absolute nobility. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of infinite complexity: notes of kirsch, bitter orange peel, and dried rose petals merge with deep scents of tobacco, camphor, white truffle, and an extraordinary trace of iodine. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is sharp and profound, supported by a noble acidic structure and sculptural tannins, dense and of silky nobility, finishing on an endless, savory, and utterly noble finale.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Giacomo Conterno
· Origin: Piemonte
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barolo DOCG
· ABV: 14%
· Vintage: 2002
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-30 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Braised beef, White Truffle, Aged cheese
Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2002, Giacomo Conterno
The Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2002 by Giacomo Conterno is a monument to sculptural nobility and the triumph over nature. In a meteorologically dramatic vintage for the Langa, Giovanni Conterno masterfully chose not to produce the Barolo Francia, directing all the grapes into the Monfortino: the result is a legendary interpretation that elevates the resilience of Nebbiolo to absolute nobility. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of infinite complexity: notes of kirsch, bitter orange peel, and dried rose petals merge with deep scents of tobacco, camphor, white truffle, and an extraordinary trace of iodine. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is sharp and profound, supported by a noble acidic structure and sculptural tannins, dense and of silky nobility, finishing on an endless, savory, and utterly noble finale.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Giacomo Conterno
· Origin: Piemonte
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barolo DOCG
· ABV: 14%
· Vintage: 2002
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-30 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Braised beef, White Truffle, Aged cheese
