Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2005, Giacomo Conterno
Austere, profound, and monumental profile. On the nose, black fruits, leather, tobacco, and balsamic notes of menthol emerge. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rigorous, characterized by sculptural tannins that are still vibrant and a noble freshness that ensures an exceptionally long life; endless finish.
Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2005, Giacomo Conterno
The Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2005 by Giacomo Conterno is a monument to the sculptural nobility of a vintage often underestimated, but in Roberto Conterno's hands it has reached legendary heights. This wine represents a masterful interpretation that elevates the power of Serralunga to absolute nobility. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of dark and captivating complexity: notes of maraschino cherry, black licorice, and menthol merge with deep hints of pipe tobacco, fine leather, wet earth, and a touch of white truffle of extraordinary nobility. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is powerful, characterized by an imposing sculptural structure, supported by a noble acidic backbone and very dense, austere tannins of a sculptural nobility that requires time to unfold, finishing with an endless, savory, and absolutely noble finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Giacomo Conterno
· Origin: Italia
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barolo DOCG
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2005
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-30 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Braised wild boar, Fondue with White Truffle, Very Aged Cheeses
Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2005, Giacomo Conterno
The Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2005 by Giacomo Conterno is a monument to the sculptural nobility of a vintage often underestimated, but in Roberto Conterno's hands it has reached legendary heights. This wine represents a masterful interpretation that elevates the power of Serralunga to absolute nobility. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of dark and captivating complexity: notes of maraschino cherry, black licorice, and menthol merge with deep hints of pipe tobacco, fine leather, wet earth, and a touch of white truffle of extraordinary nobility. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is powerful, characterized by an imposing sculptural structure, supported by a noble acidic backbone and very dense, austere tannins of a sculptural nobility that requires time to unfold, finishing with an endless, savory, and absolutely noble finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Giacomo Conterno
· Origin: Italia
· Blend: Nebbiolo 100%
· Denomination: Barolo DOCG
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2005
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Grand Ballon
· Decanting: 60 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 10-30 years
· Body: Powerful (★★★★★)
FOOD PAIRING
· Braised wild boar, Fondue with White Truffle, Very Aged Cheeses
