Barolo Riserva Monfortino 1978 Giacomo Conterno

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

Conterno’s 1978 Monfortino remains one of the greatest Barolos ever made. It offers complex sensations of spices, cocoa, leather, licorice and menthol followed by layers of dark fruit that coat the palate with incredible persistence and length. This particular bottle seemed to show a more pronounced alcoholic component than have other recent bottles and although it is not the best bottle I have ever had, it still offered a great drinking experience. The 1978 Monfortino is a pure joy to drink today, and like the Monprivato, its aging potential appears to be virtually limitless.