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93 JG.
"This was the first time I had tasted the 1968 Monfortino as well, and it also is a very, very fine bottle of mature Barolo. The flavor and aromatic spectrum is not quite as classic as the 1970 and 1971, and reminds me quite a bit of a great old Sterling Cabernet made under the auspices of Ric Foreman back in the mid-1970s. The nose is deep, complex and very intriguing, soaring from the glass in a blend of black cherries, mint, a bit of petroleum jelly, licorice, bonfires, road tar, and a fine base of minerality. On the palate the ’68 Monfortino is a big, beautifully resolved old Barolo, with fine depth at the core, impressively integrated acidity, and a long, complex and tarry finish. Fine, fine juice." John Gilman, View From The Cellar, Apr 2004 |