6 bottles per lot
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Barolo Monfortino Riserva--Vintage 1990
Piedmont. Giacomo Conterno
One slightly damaged label
Tasting note: In this context, the 1990 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is almost too much. While the 1990 Cascina Francia delivers tons of pleasure, the 1990 Monfortino is still years away from offering its finest drinking. Still, this breathtaking Barolo is a pleasure to drink for its round fruit and long, powerful finish. It is exceptional in every way. Here the fruit is quite a bit darker in tonality than the Cascina Francia, with mesmerizing layers of mocha, leather, liquorice and tobacco that develop in the glass and add further complexity. This is a marvellous effort from Conterno, but it will require the patience of a saint. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050. Robert Parker. Wine Advocate 187 February 2010
6 bottles per lot
Piedmont. Giacomo Conterno
One slightly damaged label
Tasting note: In this context, the 1990 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is almost too much. While the 1990 Cascina Francia delivers tons of pleasure, the 1990 Monfortino is still years away from offering its finest drinking. Still, this breathtaking Barolo is a pleasure to drink for its round fruit and long, powerful finish. It is exceptional in every way. Here the fruit is quite a bit darker in tonality than the Cascina Francia, with mesmerizing layers of mocha, leather, liquorice and tobacco that develop in the glass and add further complexity. This is a marvellous effort from Conterno, but it will require the patience of a saint. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050. Robert Parker. Wine Advocate 187 February 2010
6 bottles per lot
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