1985 Giacomo Conterno "Monfortino" Barolo Riserva (Very Lightly Scuffed Label)
98
Vinous
Review Date: 12/2025The 1985 is arguably the first Monfortino marked by a changing climate. Rich and quite open, the 1985 is so showy today. Like the 1990, the 1985 is defined by its soft contours, ripe fruit, silky tannins and exotic, flashy personality. My only regret is not having tasted it as a young wine! (AG)
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96
Wine Advocate
Review Date: 04/1994
The 1985 Barolo Monfortino possesses a deep ruby color, and a saturated bouquet of saddle leather, spices, smoked meats, herbs, and truffles. This rich, ferociously tannic, massive, backward, nearly impenetrable wine should be cellared for 8-10 years. Drink it between 2001-2025. It is a superb Monfortino. Those of you who love wine loaded with lavish new oak, sweet, crunchy fruit, and squeaky clean, simple flavors should be sure to taste this wine before you decide to buy. Though a fabulous wine, it is not for everybody.
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*****+ Perfectly balanced wine with a strong character, a pleasant scent, intense, fragrant, wide and exciting; perfectly balanced velvetness and tannin level, elegant and generous, suitable for a long life. An honour for the Langhe.
Product Details
Origin: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Type/Varietal: Nebbiolo
SKU: #1978182