Barolo DOCG Monvigliero


Tasting Notes
100% Nebbiolo sourced from Verduno, in the cru vineyard of Monvigliero. Yields per hectare are 5,000/6,000kg obtained through cluster thinning. Sustainable practices are used in the vineyard, so strict attention is paid to the cultivation of their grapes: the winery is certified by “The Green Experience” for environmentally low impact practices. Aged in large oak barrels for 18-22 months, followed by a minimum of 6/8 months in bottle.
A very elegant Barolo, Monvigliero is bright ruby red and offers intense ripe fruit aromas and the traditional nebbiolo scents of dried violets, licorice and balsamic notes. A wine of great longevity, it is excellent with the of the Piedmontese tradition, braised beef, wild boar and truffle-based dishes.
– 2013 rated 95 WE
– 2014 rated 92 WE, 90 JS
– 2015 rated 94 JS, 93 WE
Winery |
Pietro Rinaldi |
Region |
Piemonte |
Varietal |
100% Nebbiolo |
Location of Vineyards |
Verduno, sub-zone of Monvigliero |
Orientation |
South-West |
Altitude |
300mt asl |
Type of Planting |
Guyot. 4,500 vines per hectare. |
Type of Cultivation |
Sustainable Farming |
Vinification |
Harvest taked place roughly during the first half of October. Pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats between 26-30°C for about 10-12 days, until fermentation is completed. After several rackings and once malolactic is completed, the wine is transferred into oak barrels for ageing. |
Aging |
Aged in large oak barrels for 18-22 months, followed by a minimum of 6/8 months in bottle. |
Alcohol Content |
14.5% |
Total Production |
4,000 bottles |
Oenologist |
Beppe Caviola |