Giacomo Conterno Barolo “Monfortino” Riserva 2004

Name: Giacomo Conterno
Vintage: 2004
Wine: Barolo “Monfortino” Riserva
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol Content: Approx. 14.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Robert Parker Score: 100 Points (The Wine Advocate)
A timeless monument of Italian winemaking — regal, profound, and virtually immortal.

Tasting Notes
The Giacomo Conterno “Monfortino” 2004 is the definition of Barolo greatness — a wine that transcends time and place. It opens with intense aromas of dark cherry, rose petals, licorice, tar, leather, truffle, and balsamic herbs, framed by notes of tobacco, forest floor, and crushed minerals. On the palate, it is magnificent in structure and precision, combining depth, tension, and incredible purity of fruit. The tannins are firm yet impeccably refined, leading to a seemingly endless finish of energy, spice, and elegance. Every element is in perfect harmony — a masterpiece of balance and patience.

Vintage Highlights
The 2004 vintage in Piedmont is one of the most celebrated of the modern era, characterized by a long, temperate growing season that allowed Nebbiolo to achieve phenomenal aromatic complexity and tannin maturity. Vinified in traditional large oak botti and aged for seven years before release, Monfortino is a triumph of traditional craftsmanship. The wine is sourced entirely from the legendary Cascina Francia vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba — one of Barolo’s most iconic terroirs, producing wines of immense longevity and minerality.

Why It’s Special
Monfortino is Italy’s most revered and collectible red wine, first produced in 1924 by Giacomo Conterno and perfected by his son, Giovanni Conterno. It embodies the soul of Barolo — a wine of truth, patience, and purity. The 2004 vintage earned 100 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, recognized as one of the finest Monfortinos ever made. With a life expectancy of over half a century, it is a cornerstone of any serious wine collection, standing shoulder to shoulder with the greatest wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy.

Storage & Serving
Store in a temperature-controlled cellar (12–14°C / 54–57°F). Ideal serving temperature: 18°C (64°F). Decant gently for 3–4 hours before serving to allow its complex aromatics and structure to unfold fully.

Availability
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure international shipment.

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