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Barolo Le Coste di Monforte DOCG

by Diego Conterno · Piedmont, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2014Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2009 vintage
Appellation
BaroloDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Vineyard
Le Coste di Monforte
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Medium
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
18 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Diego ConternoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the southern part of Barolo, in clay and marl soils under cool, windy conditions.

Vinification

The grapes are destemmed before pressing and maceration. Fermentation occurs with natural yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures for 20 months in 25 hL Austrian oak casks.

Tasting profile

Lively tannins accompany expressive flavours and a well-structured aromatic profile.