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Conterno’s 1970 Barolo is just off the charts gorgeous. It is color perfectly translucent, the 1970 soars out of the glass with all that magical perfume that makes older Barolo so alluring. Rose petal, mint, sweet tobacco, espresso, dried cherry and star anise give the 1970 a beguiling exoticism that is hard to fully describe. On the palate, the 1970 is supremely long, persistent and delicate, in the way only fine, aged Barolo can be. What a fabulous bottle!
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Giacomo Conterno's 1970 Barolo was the undisputed wine of the night. It showed great intensity of color, flavor and structure, all hallmarks of this overlooked Piedmont vintage. The 1970 was made from vineyards in Monforte before the family purchased Cascina Francia in Serralunga.
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Giacomo Conterno is arguably Barolo’s most celebrated estate. While most famous for its Monfortino Riserva, the quality found in every bottling of Nebbiolo and Barbera at this address makes them a benchmark producer for both varieties.