$25,830
Conterno Monfortino Barolo Riserva Speciale 1978 Piedmont u: bottom neck or better, one lightly nicked capsule, one very slightly protruding cork, one lightly scuffed label "Judging from its dark impenetrable color, this is unmistakably Monfortino. The 1978 is without question on of the finest wines I have ever tasted and this bottle was spectacular. It is a deep, concentrated effort boasting a rich balsamic nose of spices and minerals along with layers of dark ripe fruit that gradually reveal themselves, supported by a structured frame of great length, with a final note of freshness that suggests that this wine has a long life ahead. While the 1978 Giacosa Riserva Bussia is delicate and ethereal, the 1978 Monfortino remains powerful and authoritative. I am reminded of the frequently asked question: 'Should a great wine be intellectually stimulating or hedonistic?' Monfortino is both, in equal measure. It is a wine that completely engages all of the senses, and needless to say, tasting the 1978 is always a real treat." A. Galloni for TWA, 98 pts. 04/07 12 bottles
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-03-29
