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MONVIGLIERO Barolo DOCG wine — Gianni Gagliardo winery — Dionysus
RedBaroloDOCG

MONVIGLIERO Barolo DOCG

by Gianni Gagliardo · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBaroloDOCG
TypeRed
Grapes100% Nebbiolo
VineyardMonvigliero MeGA, Verduno; amphitheatre-shaped hillside near the Tanaro River
LinePoderi Gianni Gagliardo Barolo crus
Vintages2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at14–16 °C
Keeps for4–10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Gianni GagliardoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

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.