Barolo Riserva ‘Monfortino’ 1947 Conterno

Giacomo Conterno Monfortino Barolo Riserva is unequivocally the acme of Piedmont, both in terms of global cachet, critical acclaim and price. It must be considered in the same breath as Petrus, Screaming Eagle, Masseto and Romanee Conti. It also has the smallest average production of any of these, producing less than 580 cases a year, but unlike the others, it is only produced in great vintages. Single vineyard Barolo in general shadows the tiny production and fragmented vineyard holdings seen in Grand Cru Burgundy. Its ability to age, together with it’s aromatic profile, tell a similar story to the leading Burgundian wines.