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1999 Giacomo Conterno "Monfortino" Barolo Riserva

1999 Giacomo Conterno "Monfortino" Barolo Riserva

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Vinous

Reviewed February 2021
The 1999 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is simply epic, as it always has been. A Barolo of statuesque, profound beauty, the 1999 very clearly belongs among the greatest Monfortinos ever made. The 1999 lifts out of the glass with soaring aromatics, sculpted fruit and huge tannins that somehow are not at all intrusive. Hints of rose petal, tar, orange peel and spice round out the phenomenal finish. The 1999 is the sort of Barolo that classicists dream of being able to drink. And on this night, it is truly special. (AG)

Professional Reviews

98

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 10/2006
The 1999 Barolo Riserva Monfortino takes things to another level, hard as that may be to believe. It is deeply expressive in its aromatics, with breathtaking nuances of roses, menthol, spices and licorice that emerge from the glass, melding seamlessly onto the palate where complex layers of dark ripe fruit captivate the taster in an endless counterpoint of aromas, flavors and sensations that are hard to fully capture with mere words. Boasting much intensity and a more full-bodied structure than the 1998, with building tannins that define the eternal finish, it is wine to taste now and over the next 6-9 months before it begins to shut down. Sampled from both bottle and magnum, it is a remarkable wine in every way, and is sure to take a place among the great Monfortinos of all time. Those fortunate enough to own Monfortinos from the recent string of vintages dating back to 1995 as well as the equally promising 2000 and 2001 will no doubt enjoy debating the merits of these remarkable wines for years and decades to come. The 1999 Monfortino remains one of the greatest young wines I have ever tasted. (AG)

96

John Gilman

Review Date: 10/2008
In much the same manner as the comparisons between the 2001 and 1999 Cascina Francia, the 1999 Monfortino is much more open for inspection today than its 2001 counterpart. Which vintage will ultimately be the superior wine will be a delicious debate for the next fifty or more years, as both wines are legends in the making. The 1999 Monfortino offers up a brilliant and utterly profound bouquet of black cherries, blood orange, road tar, woodsmoke, fresh herbs, and a kaleidoscopic base of soil. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep and very powerful, with a brilliant core of sappy fruit, stunning purity and focus, perfect balance and a very, very long, palate-staining and ripely tannic finish. Another utterly humbling young vintage of Monfortino.

Notes

The 1999 Giacomo Conterno "Monfortino" Barolo Riserva is an iconic wine from one of Piedmont’s most revered producers. Crafted from the legendary Cascina Francia vineyard, "Monfortino" is only produced in exceptional vintages and represents the pinnacle of traditional Barolo winemaking. The 1999 vintage delivers a stunning combination of power, complexity, and refinement. The nose is intensely expressive, offering layers of dried rose petals, dark cherry, leather, tar, and truffle, with hints of licorice, tobacco, and crushed herbs. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, with deep, concentrated flavors of red and black fruits, earthy notes, and savory spices, framed by firm tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is incredibly long, revealing nuanced layers that evolve with time in the glass. A wine built for longevity, the 1999 "Monfortino" can be enjoyed now with extended decanting but will continue to develop beautifully for decades. This is a quintessential collectible Barolo, perfect for pairing with roasted meats, wild game, and aged cheeses, or savored on its own as a meditation wine.

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalNebbiolo
OriginBarolo, Piedmont, Italy
Bottle Size750 mL
SKU1033440
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