In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Barolo
    The braise's depth meets Monfortino's vast structure and savoury core.
  • Bollito misto
    Serralunga power stands up to the platter of boiled meats.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salt sharpens the wine's dried-cherry and tar register.

History

Monfortino is Giacomo Conterno's reserve Barolo, historically the house's longest-aged wine and now sourced from the Cascina Francia (acquired 1974) and Arione (acquired 2015) vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba.

  1. 1920 — Giacomo Conterno establishes Monfortino as a long-aged reserve Barolo
  2. 1974 — Cascina Francia vineyard in Serralunga acquired
  3. 2015 — Arione vineyard added

Facts

Producer
Giacomo Conterno
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 800 to 2500 at retail
Drinking window
15 to 50 from vintage
First vintage
1920

Tags

cellar worthy cult wine dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic library release mood bold mood contemplative nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price collector single vineyard still red
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