Barolo Riserva Monfortino 1978 Giacomo Conterno

4.8 stars - 1 professional reviews

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Giacomo Conterno - Barolo Riserva Monfortino 1978 Perfect

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Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Producer	Giacomo Conterno
Vintage	1978
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Appellation	Barolo
Grape	Nebbiolo
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly damaged, Slightly bin stained
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

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.