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1988 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino
Nebbiolo
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Langhe
- Barolo
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Community Tasting Notes 33
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alittle wrote: flawed
August 25, 2023 - Oxidized
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joshabramson Likes this wine: 98 points
November 2, 2022 - Woah, such purity and precision here. 3 hours in the decanter, and honestly could have used a few more hours. Still so young! This seems to be a wine that will early last another 50 years. Just a brilliant and classic example of Barolo.
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JonnyG Likes this wine: 95 points
August 30, 2021 - Served alongside a '71 Monfortino Unicorn, this was a wine I once had (out of magnum) at the Vinous Monfortino vertical in London in 2014. The cork from my 750 came out without a hitch, and was pristine. I suspect the wine may have been heat-affected somewhere along the way, as the nose evidenced a raisiny aspect that was a bit off-putting, especially at first. It dissipated over time, and in any case was not mirrored on the palate. That featured classic 'tar & rose' notes alongside savory, concentrated dark berries, camphor, sweet smoke and some leather. The tannins were sweet and soft. I estimate this wine to be midstream in its development, especially for better stored bottles. The wine was much more evolved than at the Vinous vertical.
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The_Cat Likes this wine: 94 points
February 9, 2021 - The youngest of the 3 Monfortino (74,87,87) we did compare and the most accessible. Near its apogee but still no problem to keep it for another ten years that’s the great ting about Monfortino! Seducing flavors of ripe berries completed with some smoky mushroom truffle flavors and some spicy aromas. Medium bodied with perfectly balanced tannins and very long finish.
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Jammy Wine wrote: 80 points
April 29, 2020 - Decanted for half an hour. A complex and saturated nose of blackberries, earthy black truffles, dried meat and leather. Resolved fine-grained tannins with thinning fruits. Showing hints of oxidative sherry note, going downhill. (80/100)
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Pro Reviews 7
Add a Pro ReviewVinous
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By Antonio Galloni
Conterno Monfortino Magnum Vertical: 1970-2014 (Feb 2021), 2/1/2021 (link)(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino (Magnum) Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino 1970-2006 [Magnum] (May 2014) (link)(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino) 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.
Vinous
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By Antonio Galloni
Giacomo Conterno Vertical Tasting (Jul 2005) (link)(Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino) Subscribe to see review text.
Vintage Tastings
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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.
Rockss and Fruit
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By Lyle Fass
5/4/2005 (link)(Giacomo Conterno Monfortino Riserva) This has another stunning nose but seemed a bit more developed than it should have. Complex nose of the now trademark Conterno hot rock minerality, hay, root vegetables, cocoa, raspberry and dark cherries. Wonderfully silky texture with great concentration and extract. Majestic palate with very secondary fruit. Like spider silk on the palate. Explosive complexity on the finish with great length. I would say this is near peak but I am sure will improve a little over the next five years and hang on for ten after that.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1988
- Type Red
- Producer Giacomo Conterno
- Varietal Nebbiolo
- Designation Riserva Monfortino
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Langhe
- Appellation Barolo
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 320 (79%)
- Consumed 80 (20%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerGiacomo Conterno
- VarietyNebbiolo
- DesignationRiserva Monfortino
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionLanghe
- AppellationBarolo
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