Giacomo Conterno Riserva Monfortino Barolo 2019 DBMG

Giacomo Conterno’s Barolo Riserva Monfortino is one of Piedmont’s most revered wines, produced only in vintages deemed exceptional by the estate. The 2019 release marks the first Monfortino since 2015 and combines Nebbiolo’s formidable structure with remarkable finesse, precision and depth. Presented here in double-magnum format, it is a rare collector’s bottle with extraordinary ageing potential.

Tasting Notes
Brilliant garnet-red in colour, the 2019 Monfortino reveals the layered aromatic complexity for which the wine is famous: rose petals, red cherries, dried flowers and violets are joined by tobacco, spices, forest floor and subtle balsamic notes. With time in the glass, deeper nuances of tar, leather and mineral emerge. The palate is powerful yet exceptionally refined, with concentrated red fruit, vibrant acidity and beautifully integrated, persistent tannins. The inclusion of fruit from Arione contributes elegance and finesse, while the selection from Francia provides depth, drive and long-term structure. This is a wine built for evolution, with the potential to mature gracefully for several decades in a well-managed cellar.

Production
The 2019 blend includes approximately 27% grapes from the Arione vineyard, whose fruit brings finesse and elegance, complemented by a special selection from the Francia vineyard, known for contributing power and age-worthy tannins. Made from Nebbiolo and crafted in Giacomo Conterno’s traditional style, Monfortino undergoes extended maceration and maturation in large oak botti before release. The 2019 vintage was selected for its natural richness, concentration, energy and pronounced day-to-night temperature variation during the growing season.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 18°C after carefully bringing the bottle to temperature. Given its size and youthful structure, the wine benefits from generous aeration; decant for two to four hours, handling the bottle gently and considering a slow, careful pour to separate any sediment. Pair with Piedmontese specialities such as brasato al Barolo, truffle dishes and tajarin with rich meat ragù, as well as roasted game, mature hard cheeses and other deeply flavoured preparations.

Producer
Founded in 1908, Giacomo Conterno is one of the defining names of traditional Barolo and is based in Serralunga d’Alba, in the heart of Piedmont. The estate’s Monfortino Riserva is made only when Roberto Conterno considers the vintage worthy, making each release particularly significant. The winery is celebrated for its uncompromising selection of fruit, long maturation and ability to produce Barolo of extraordinary longevity. Monfortino 2019 was chosen after the estate declined to produce the wine in 2016, 2017 and 2018, underlining the rigor behind the cuvée’s selection.

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