In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
How to serve Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Bollito misto, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 1920 — Giacomo Conterno establishes Monfortino as a long-aged reserve Barolo
- 1974 — Cascina Francia vineyard in Serralunga acquired
- 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
Frequently asked about Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino
What does Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The summit of traditional Barolo, made only in great vintages from the Cascina Francia and Arione vineyards in Serralunga, with wild-swing fermentation and six to eight years in large old barrel before release.
When should I drink Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino?
Drink 15 to 50 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bollito misto and Aged Castelmagno. The braise's depth meets Monfortino's vast structure and savoury core.
What grapes are in Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.