Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Monfortino Riserva, 2006 campaign-feature Few names in the Mosel

Few names in the Mosel command as much respect as Willi Schaefer

The nose is complex and opulent

Jean-François Jacouton is making some of the most exciting

The cool climate of the Sonoma Coast imparts the wine with refreshing acidity

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Monfortino Riserva, 2006 campaign-feature Few names in the MoselBarolo Monfortino Riserva is more than a wineits a benchmark, a reference point, and a piece of Piedmontese history. Crafted by Giacomo Conterno and aged for up to seven years in large Slavonian oak, Monfortino is made with extended maceration, wild fermentations, and a deep belief in the expressive power of Nebbiolo when given time and respect. The 2006 vintage was warm but classically structured, giving this Monfortino power and depth without excess