Barolo DOCG del Comune di Monforte d’Alba

Winemaking Philosophy

The grapes come from vineyards in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, at altitudes between 370 and 480 metres above sea level. The soils are of marine sedimentary origin, dating back to the "Piedmont Tertiary Basin", and are characterised by the presence of sedimentary calcareous clay marl, alternating layers of marl and sand or sandstone, with a prevalence of Diano Sandstone (compact sedimentary rock made up of grains of light coloured non calcareous sand).
This terroir produces alcoholic wines, with important tannins, good structure and a long cellar life Harvesting is followed by alcoholic fermentation, with maceration on skins for about 20 days. Malo lactic fermentation takes place in steel. The wine then ages in oak barrels up to 24 months. 

Tasting Notes

• Colour: red, tending towards garnet.
• Bouquet: intense and complex, with notes of dried flowers, like rose and violet, and spices like vanilla and tobacco.
• Palate: dry and warm, with good body. Long finish, with an aftertaste reminiscent of ripe fruit and berries, joined by balsamic notes.

Statistical information

• Grape variety: Nebbiolo
• Alcohol: 14.50 % vol.
• Appellation: Barolo DOCG del Comune di Monforte d’Alba
• Aging: Up to 24 months in oak barrels.