Giacomo Conterno Riserva Monfortino Barolo Nebbiolo 2000

$949

Conterno's 2000 Barolo Riserva Monfortino explodes from the glass with a luxurious, expansive personality that leaves me speachless. Endowed with generous ripe fruit, it is a seamless, seductive Monfortino that possesses incredible length as well as purity in a style that perfectly encapsulates the qualities of the vintage. With air, suggestions of roses, cocoa, tar and anise emerge to complete this magnificent expression of Barolo from Serralunga. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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Ratings on Delectable

boyd Delectable Pro

I could drink this forever.

I could drink this forever.

9.7

Nick Apone Delectable Pro

2000 vintage

2000 vintage

9.6

Jordan Salcito Delectable Pro

Sommelier/Wine Director Momofuku, Vintner Bellus Wines

Still a baby, but drinks beautifully if opened an hour in advance.

Still a baby, but drinks beautifully if opened an hour in advance.

9.5

Ehren Jordan Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Failla Wines

Sooo young! But a great way to end the evening!

Sooo young! But a great way to end the evening!

9.8

Richard Betts Delectable Pro

Master Sommelier/Winemaker/Mezcalero Saint Glinglin, Sombra

From mag. Perfect.

From mag. Perfect.

10

Vino Joe

Second straight time - just not feel in’ it. It was fine. But nothing memorable. Strange to me that for a 22 year old wine there was zero sediment. The edges in the glass were light but not the typical orange hewed. Definite tea notes with astringent finish. Some fruit but nothing pronounced. Finish was short. Decanted and drank this bottle over 5 hours with no change throughout. I was just surprised it had no complexity or layers to it. Just straight forward and narrow. Oh well…

Second straight time - just not feel in’ it. It was fine. But nothing memorable. Strange to me that for a 22 year old wine there was zero sediment. The edges in the glass were light but not the typical orange hewed. Definite tea notes with astringent finish. Some fruit but nothing pronounced. Finish was short. Decanted and drank this bottle over 5 hours with no change throughout. I was just surprised it had no complexity or layers to it. Just straight forward and narrow. Oh well…

8.7

B

2000 Conterno Monfortino Barolo Reserva. Decanted 1.5 hours before serving and it was still opening up. Could easily have decanted this 3 hours in advance. Still, it was approachable and a very elegant wine. Tons of tannin and structure. ACan see how this wine will develop into a superstar. Really plush wine. Dark fruit on the front, oriental spice, cedar and earth notes on the finish.

2000 Conterno Monfortino Barolo Reserva. Decanted 1.5 hours before serving and it was still opening up. Could easily have decanted this 3 hours in advance. Still, it was approachable and a very elegant wine. Tons of tannin and structure. ACan see how this wine will develop into a superstar. Really plush wine. Dark fruit on the front, oriental spice, cedar and earth notes on the finish.

10

Ron Siegel

The most open & approachable of the Monfortino flight.

The most open & approachable of the Monfortino flight.

9.4

Erick Hong

Still a young pup but enormously enjoyable even now. Will only get better with time.

Still a young pup but enormously enjoyable even now. Will only get better with time.

9.7

Nicola Morvillo

On 20/5/16

On 20/5/16

9.5

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