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Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba DOCG

by Diego Conterno · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
BaroloDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Vineyard
Comune di Monforte d'Alba
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Diego ConternoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown organically in the commune of Monforte d'Alba, in the Pajana and Gris plots of the Ginestra cru. The vines average 20 years of age. The sites face east and southeast, and the soils consist of clay, sand and calcareous marl.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted in the vineyard. Fruit from each plot is vinified separately. After destemming, fermentation takes place with native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for 25–30 days.

Ageing

The wine matures for 24 months in 5,000-litre Stockinger oak casks, followed by eight months in neutral concrete tanks.

Tasting profile

The aroma is expressive. The palate is fruity, powerful and refined.