Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Monfortino, 1993 LWT3 Bruno Giacosa's flagship single-vineyard Barolo

Bruno Giacosa's flagship single-vineyard Barolo from his own Falletto estate in Serralunga d'Alba

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This Pinot Noir is a perfect match for roasted duck

or anything earthy and soulful

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Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Monfortino, 1993 LWT3 Bruno Giacosa's flagship single-vineyard BaroloMonfortino is the summit of traditional Italian wine, Giacomo Conterno's Barolo Riserva, made only in the best years from the estate's finest Nebbiolo and aged for roughly six to eight years in large oak casks before release. For many it's the single most perfect expression of the grape. This 1993 is a deep back vintage from a private collection, now well over three decades old and fully mature. At this point Monfortino is all tertiary grandeur, the