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Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Monfortino Riserva, 2006

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Giacomo Conterno
$1,599.00
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Barolo Monfortino Riserva is more than a wine—it’s a benchmark, a reference point, and a piece of Piedmontese history. Crafted by Giacomo Conterno and aged for up to seven years in large Slavonian oak, Monfortino is made with extended maceration, wild fermentations, and a deep belief in the expressive power of Nebbiolo when given time and respect.

The 2006 vintage was warm but classically structured, giving this Monfortino power and depth without excess weight. Now approaching 20 years of age, it’s still youthful in its core, offering layers of dark cherry, black tea, iron, leather, dried rose, tar, and that cool, ferrous minerality that only Serralunga can deliver. The tannins are broad and firm, the acidity bright and focused, and the finish echoes for minutes.

This is a wine that demands cellaring and rewards patience. It's drinking well with a long decant now—but will sing even louder over the next 10–30 years. A true vino da meditazione, and a pinnacle of traditional Barolo.

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Antonio Galloni

98 points

"Good full red. Explosive nose offers plum, cherry liqueur, licorice, roasted tobacco and black olive, along with a sexy gamey nuance. Boasts an uncanny combination of silky texture and sheer intensity, with the fully ripe red fruit flavors complicated by mint, truffle and dried flowers--in other words, classic Barolo. Features with a firm spine of acidity and big, ripe tannins that are totally buffered by the wine's mid-palate material. The incredible, slowly building finish leaves the mouth reverberating with perfume. Wonderfully harmonious from the start but constructed for a 30+-year life in bottle." —Stephen Tanzer

Robert Parker

100 points

"Tasted from botte number 45, the 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is gorgeous. Roberto tells me, 'Monfortino is not a drinking wine, it’s a chewing wine.' His comment makes perfect sense and offers incredible insight into the profound beauty beholden before us. You almost feel the crunch of the young tannin and the snap of its presence in the mouth. The bouquet is perfectly matched to the wine. Elegance and finesse add contrast to the wine’s sheer power and determination. Dried rose, licorice, tar, spice and tobacco show immense definition and focus. The 2006 vintage is noted for its extraordinary aging potential."

Wine Spectator

98 points

"Deep, complex aromas of cherry, tar, leather and licorice signal this powerful yet fresh red. Shows great intensity to the sweet cherry fruit, accented by mineral and eucalyptus hints. Vibrant, with the firm structure driving the very long aftertaste. The gripping tannins will need time to soften.—Tasted non-blind at the winery (November 2013)."

More about Giacomo Conterno

The Piedmont legend. Giovanni Conterno opened a tavern in 1908, made Barolo for it, and the first Riserva changed everything. His son Giacomo took over in 1934, and the estate's been making world-class Nebbiolo ever since. Monfortino Riserva is aged seven years minimum in huge botti—old school done perfectly.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2006

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised beef short ribs, roasted lamb, aged Barolo-friendly hard cheese, truffle risotto

Tasting Profile

Garnet color with aromas of cherry, leather, tobacco, and minerals. Full body with velvety, evolved tannins, red fruit and herbal flavors, and a long, complex finish.

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