Barolo DOCG Monvigliero 2021 1500ml Magnum

Wine description for Barolo DOCG Monvigliero 2021 1500ml Magnum by Vietti

Colour & Appearance

Bright, clear cherry red with fine transparency – entirely in keeping with a mature Nebbiolo.

Nose

Already displaying consummate elegance: flowers, ripe cherry and a gently warm touch of chocolate. Alongside orange, garden herbs and lemon zest – a nose of great finesse and precision.

Palate

Here the greatness of the 2021 vintage reveals itself: depth meets effortless grace. A delicate sweetness in the bright red fruit, with a hint of darker berries beneath. The flawless, chalky tannins carry the wine without ever dominating – fine, persistent, energetic and perfectly balanced.

Finish

Long, precise and coolly mineral, with lingering cherry fruit and a delicate herbal note.

Terroir & Origin

The hillside vineyard Monvigliero is regarded as the most important cru in Verduno and one of the most prized in the entire Barolo zone. Calcareous clay soils with Sant’Agata marl, south- to south-west-facing at around 240 metres above sea level. The vines are on average 44 years old. Founded in Castiglione Falletto in 1873, Vietti, under Alfredo Currado, pioneered single-vineyard vinification in Barolo – today the estate owns 75 hectares in the finest vineyard sites.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Nebbiolo, harvested on 30 September. Three to four days of cold maceration, 60% whole berries – possible because in Monvigliero almost all the stems reach full ripeness. 20 days of maceration in stainless steel with only a submerged cap, malolactic fermentation in used barriques, followed by 24 months’ ageing in large wooden casks.

Food Pairings

A wine for truffle dishes – such as Tajarin al Tartufo Bianco –, for braised veal cheeks, saddle of venison with juniper jus or aged Parmigiano Reggiano.

Special Features

The magnum format grants this cru additional maturation time and unhurried development. And the wine bears the hallmark of an estate that has adorned its bottles with artist labels since 1974 – including works by Pasolini: wine and art from the same source.