Barolo Riserva Monfortino Giacomo Conterno 2013 The winery was founded in 1900 in Monforte d'Alba by Giacomo, a descendant of a family of winemakers active since the 1800s. His son Giovanni would be the first to bottle the Barolo Monfortino in 1912, masterfully crafted from selected grapes from the area. At that time, the wine, sold in barrels or demijohns, was rarely found in bottles. In 1934, Giacomo produced the Barolo Monfortino, named after the ancestral home in Monforte. He purchased fourteen hectares of land in Serralunga d'Alba in 1974. These immediately proved particularly suited for the cultivation of Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes. From this point on, Giacomo Conterno would no longer purchase grapes from local growers. Instead, they would exclusively focus on working their own vineyards. Here, the vineyard is cultivated using traditional methods: careful pruning, removal of excess clusters, leaf removal to allow the passage of sun and air on the grapes, and harvesting at the optimal time. In short, simple and ancient measures useful for obtaining excellent wines. The wine that comes from this exceptional terroir does not need forced manipulation. In fact, it is enough to maximize what nature has provided. This is the philosophy of the Giacomo Conterno Winery, which is undoubtedly an ambassador of Italian excellence in the world. Vintage: 2013 Designation: Barolo DOCG Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo Alcohol: 14.5% Size: 0.75 L Allergens: Sulfites Serving Temperature: 18/20 °C Recommended Occasions: Special occasions Type: Red Pairings: Aged cheeses, Game, Grilled meat, Braised red meat, Roast CURRENT YEAR RECOGNITIONS: Robert Parker 98/100 Wine Spectator 97/100 Tasting Note: Elegance, classicism, and perfection. Barolo Riserva Monfortino offers a garnet red glass of exceptional brightness. Expressive nose, chiseled by an important floral bouquet, dried rose petals and incense, licorice and tobacco, cedar and mint, with subtle and sweet hints of cherry. A sip of infinite elegance: nothing is left to power. Agile, sinuous, and delicate, it reveals extraordinary depth. Immense. Unmatched. Bottle always stored in the cellar lying down at controlled temperature and humidity. The shipment will be INSURED and will take place in a special STYROFOAM packaging protected from shocks and temperature changes and dedicated cardboard via express courier.