Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Monfortino Riserva, 2006 SO021624_Collet The palate is full and

The palate is full and firmly built

a practice as old as the cellars themselves

There’s a Rhône-like perfume—violets

which contribute to its depth and complexity

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Monfortino Riserva, 2006 SO021624_Collet The palate is full andBarolo Monfortino Riserva is more than a wineits a benchmark, a reference point, and a piece of Piedmontese history. Crafted by Giacomo Conterno and aged for up to seven years in large Slavonian oak, Monfortino is made with extended maceration, wild fermentations, and a deep belief in the expressive power of Nebbiolo when given time and respect. The 2006 vintage was warm but classically structured, giving this Monfortino power and depth without excess