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2000 Monfortino and Granbussia Case
Cost:
$3901.50
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About
this Tasting Case:
The flagship wines of the two Conterno brothers, Giacomo's Monfortino and Aldo's Granbussia, are monuments to Barolo. This special offer presents the 2000 vintages of both renowned labels.
We talk about these wines in the same
breath as the 1955 Biondi Santi and
the 1945 Château Mouton-Rothschild,
as they reflect the potential of
these established monuments. They are
wines of longevity and blue-chip
staples that have earned their prominent
positions (refer to our Wines
of Longevity article). They are classic
expressions that integrate acidity,
tannins, and fruit, intimating their future
brilliance upon release and showing
their full merit only after several
years—sometimes decades—of
cellaring.
Sure, they will appreciate in
value—take the 1985 Monfortino, which
displayed characteristics in common with
the 2000 vintage. It has appreciated
more than 900% since its release. The laws
of supply and demand dictate that
the same will result from this recent
vintage. Only 700 cases of the Granbussia
and Monfortino were produced (to put that
in perspective, Château Mouton-Rothschild
released 22,000 from the same vintage).
We wait for them to age because doing so
lets us experience them in their
most perfect, revealing, and moving form.
The Monfortino will most likely outlast
the Granbussia, given its lengthy
maceration of 32 days (compared to
Granbussia’s
period of 10 days) and a maturation period
of 7 years in cask (Granbussia
ages for 30 months in cask and 3 years in
bottle), making it the iron horse
of the region. However, Granbussia’s
strength resides in its elegance
and approachability.
We are offering these wines in a special
assorted case (six of each wine),
as that is ideally how they should be
purchased—if the budget allows.
Enjoy these over the years, as you watch
them evolve to perfection.
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- Aldo Conterno 2000 Granbussia (6)
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- Giacomo Conterno 2000 Monfortino (6)
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