Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
Monvigliero comes from the celebrated eponymous MeGA in Verduno. The vineyard occupies an amphitheatre-shaped hillside near the Tanaro River, with a predominantly southern exposure and particularly loose soils. These conditions shape an elegant, expansive and complex Barolo. Production is extremely limited.
Grapes
100% Nebbiolo. The bunches are selected manually during the October harvest.
Vinification
Maceration takes place in stainless-steel tanks for approximately 14 days.
Ageing
The wine matures for 30 months in 700 L barrels that have seen at least four previous uses.
Technical data
The 2020 production comprised 847 numbered bottles. The 2021 release is presented in a 750 ml format.
Tasting profile
Elegant, broad and complex.
Serving and pairing
Suitable for red-meat and game main courses, mushroom-based first and main courses, and mature cheeses. The stated cellaring potential is 20 years.
Label / history
The inaugural release was the 2016 vintage.
