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Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2006

Barolo / Conterno, Giacomo

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6 75cl Bottle Case 6 £4,400 per Case Case [Add to shopping basket]
Tasting Notes

The 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino, on the other hand, is a powerhouse. I haven’t tasted the 2006 much recently, as I know exactly what is in store: a huge, towering Barolo in need of considerable cellaring. Searing tannins give this dark, intense Barolo its distinctly brooding feel. Deep and massively structured, the 2006 is a Monfortino for the ages. I would be in no rush to open it.

Score: 98

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2023-2046 01 February 2021

This fantastic Barolo of the 2006 vintage shows amazing fruit character of ripe strawberry and orange peel, and great structure. Its length and linear style is glorious; it goes on for minutes. Will be even better in 2020.

Score: 98

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2020+ 05 May 2014

Deep, complex aromas of cherry, tar, leather and licorice signal this powerful yet fresh red. Shows great intensity to the sweet cherry fruit, accented by mineral and eucalyptus hints. Vibrant, with the firm structure driving the very long aftertaste. The gripping tannins will need time to soften. - Tasted non-blind at the winery (November 2013). Best from 2020 through 2040.

Score: 98

Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2020-2040 01 January 2014

Tasted from botte number 45, the 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is gorgeous. Roberto tells me, 'Monfortino is not a drinking wine, it’s a chewing wine.' His comment makes perfect sense and offers incredible insight into the profound beauty beholden before us. You almost feel the crunch of the young tannin and the snap of its presence in the mouth. The bouquet is perfectly matched to the wine. Elegance and finesse add contrast to the wine’s sheer power and determination. Dried rose, licorice, tar, spice and tobacco show immense definition and focus. The 2006 vintage is noted for its extraordinary aging potential.

Score: 98 - 100

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2025-2045 01 June 2013

Good deep red. Classic Barolo nose offers medicinal cherry, plum, currant, menthol, dried flowers, wild herbs and tobacco. Then very dry and penetrating, with a pronounced tannins currently suppressing the wine's dried fruit flavors. This seemed to go into a shell in the glass. An essence of traditional Barolo but how long will this wine take to soften? Conterno told me that this very rich and tannic throwback wine might be bottled as late as 2014. Am I underrating this?

Score: 92 - 95

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com 01 November 2011