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Giacomo Conterno Riserva Monfortino Barolo Nebbiolo 1997
The 1997 Barolo Riserva Monfortino might be considered Giovanni Conterno’s monument, the greatest ever made in a series which goes back all the way to the 1950s. Enormously full and ripe, layered and textured with a richness which is almost indescribable, it truly has it all, the rose petals, tar, and licorice of the nose, the succulent density of the flavors, the endless finish which rises to a crescendo of sensual authority. Strangely enough, it is already approachable, even if it will undoubtedly be good for another quarter of a century. A last piece of good news is that the 1996 version of this wine, a work of art which seemed hewn out of granite, is finally beginning to soften, open up, and show its austere magnificence... Robert parker's Wine Advocate
Ratings on Delectable
Nick Apone 
1995 Vintage
1995 Vintage
9.2
Yoon Ha
Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu
Still a monster that will be angelic in 10 years.
Still a monster that will be angelic in 10 years.
9.5
Seth Morgen Long
Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long
Quite the monstrous beauty, savory and broad, but with fine, chalky tannins which are amazingly well knit into a richly complex array of fruit, florals and earthen elements. I’ve had this bottling a few years back, which I recalled as a beast, while this time, it has no doubt hit its stride.
Quite the monstrous beauty, savory and broad, but with fine, chalky tannins which are amazingly well knit into a richly complex array of fruit, florals and earthen elements. I’ve had this bottling a few years back, which I recalled as a beast, while this time, it has no doubt hit its stride.
9.8
Nniccolò Contenta
Ending the night with this.. thanks Reva!!!! Delicious but going thru a weird phase now and not that expressive.
Ending the night with this.. thanks Reva!!!! Delicious but going thru a weird phase now and not that expressive.
8.9
David L
So good
So good
9.7
Brian McMahon
Sales Polaner Selections
Magnum
Magnum
10Pam Starr
Owner/Winemaker Crocker & Starr Wines
Magnum of 97 monfortino
Magnum of 97 monfortino
9.6
Nic Z
Aroma evolves constantly in the glass.
Aroma evolves constantly in the glass.
9.8
Paulo Netto
Beyond!! Best Barolo I've drank to date. Magnum or not!
Beyond!! Best Barolo I've drank to date. Magnum or not!
9.6
B
Magnum 1997 Giacomo Monfortino Nebbiolo. Pre-bday dinner at P. Drank beautifully. Especially after the corked bottle of RSV we opened just prior. Decanted for a good hour before pouring. Awesome.
Magnum 1997 Giacomo Monfortino Nebbiolo. Pre-bday dinner at P. Drank beautifully. Especially after the corked bottle of RSV we opened just prior. Decanted for a good hour before pouring. Awesome.
10
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