Conterno, Giacomo - Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva 2008 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Conterno, Giacomo
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Subregion	Cuneo
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2008
Sku	RD9106
Size	750ml

 

The 2008 vintage in Barolo was marked by a cool growing season, resulting in wines of elegance, precision, and remarkable aromatic complexity. Monfortino 2008 exemplifies this with a deep garnet core and ruby highlights, opening to an expansive bouquet of wild cherry, rose petals, violet, tobacco leaf, licorice, and crushed stone, underpinned by hints of mint and sweet spice. The palate is structured yet refined, with fine-grained tannins, lifted acidity, and flavors of red currant, pomegranate, dried herbs, and earthy minerality unfolding in endless layers. Its extraordinary balance between power and finesse suggests decades of cellaring potential, promising an evolution into ever more nuanced and profound expressions. A benchmark Monfortino for those who value purity and longevity.

Founded in 1908 in Monforte d’Alba, Giacomo Conterno stands as one of the greatest icons of Italian winemaking, embodying the pinnacle of traditional Barolo. The estate’s philosophy—established by founder Giacomo and elevated by his son Giovanni—focuses on uncompromising fruit selection, late harvesting for optimal ripeness, extended macerations, and lengthy aging in large Slavonian oak casks. The legendary Monfortino Riserva, first produced in 1924, is crafted only in the finest vintages from grapes sourced exclusively from the Cascina Francia (now simply “Francia”) vineyard. Under the leadership of Roberto Conterno, the winery continues to produce wines of immense depth, power, and age-worthiness, commanding respect from collectors and sommeliers worldwide.