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1961 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino Speciale
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 56
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hprphf wrote: 93 points
September 22, 2023 - Not as large or dimensional as expected, but with good balance, black fruit, jungle berry, jammy, even young. 93+
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MC2 Wines wrote:
April 1, 2022 - Festa del Piemonte: Gala Dinner (The Pool in NYC): General consensus at the table is this was likely fake. I came to it a bit later and so didn't get to spend as much time contemplating. It's certainly more body and fruit and intensity than you might imagine given the years. I wasn't sure how it was stored or the treatment of it (sometimes I do find the wines come into themselves with time). But it did taste like it was likely a bit younger than it should be given the year and the wine.
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fclarity wrote: 95 points
March 25, 2022 - This wine had a light red/tan center with tam/yellow rims. The medium+ intensity nose showed attractive cherries, tan spices, roasted meet, and a hint of alcohol and pine. The alcohol edge disappeared with extended air.
In the mouth, this wine was refined with great integration and fruit. It had almost no tannin and very good length. This was best with food.
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Burgundy Al wrote: 95 points
October 16, 2021 - Tony's 60th Birthday Celebration (Republique - Los Angeles CA): Also opened several hours in advance, but unlike the Giacosa 1978 Barbaresco Santo Stefano, this seemed like it needed more time and/ or more air. Firm start that was not particularly friendly, we managed to gradually coax pleasure from the glass. Red cherry, cloves, anise, dried herbs and floral hints emerged by the 30-minute mark, but this remained backward, while also powerful, regal and hinting at its vast potential. I know my note doesn't sound like the wine thrilled me, but we all enjoyed it, but all knew there is more to come.
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jhngo Likes this wine: 95 points
September 11, 2021 - delicious with lots of tang and live. fully resolved and lengthy finish. Really great wine!
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By Antonio Galloni
La Festa del Barolo 2017 (Oct 2017), 10/1/2017 (link)(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Speciale Monfortino Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Vinous Table: Hurricane Sandy Charity Dinner at The Modern (Jan 2014) (link)(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/20/2011 (link)(Giacomo Conterno, Monfortino Riserva Barolo Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
The Big One, 7/26/2011(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Haiti Charity Dinner (Jun 2010), 6/1/2010 (link)(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Speciale Monfortino) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
Bad Boy 2, 8/3/2009(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva) Subscribe to see review text.
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2008, Issue #17, Cantine Giacomo Conterno: Piemonte Pillar of Excellence and Tradition(Barolo “Monfortino” Riserva Speciale - Giacomo Conterno) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
First Annual Nebbiolo and White Truffle Charity Dinner (Nov 2007) (link)(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
The HANY Charity Dinner (Nov 2007), 11/1/2007 (link)(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino) Subscribe to see review text.
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
A Double Dose of the ROPP, 7/5/2006(G. Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Kapon
21 Vintages of Monfortino with Roberto Conterno and the 12 Angry Men, 5/16/2005(Robert Conterno Barolo Monfortino) Subscribe to see review text.
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
Bonus Articles, Barolo “Monfortino”- Giacomo Conterno (April 2004)(Barolo “Monfortino” Riserva Speciale - Giacomo Conterno) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Bonus Articles, Piemonte (tasted 2002-03)(Barolo “Monfortino”- Giacomo Conterno) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1961
- Type Red
- Producer Giacomo Conterno
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation Riserva Monfortino Speciale
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (1%)
- In Cellars 400 (68%)
- Consumed 185 (31%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 8 votes
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- Wine1961 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino Speciale (add)
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- ProducerGiacomo Conterno
- VarietalNebbiolo
- DesignationRiserva Monfortino Speciale (add)
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarolo