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Barolo DOCG Le Coste di Monforte

by Silvano Bolmida · Piedmont, Italy

TypeRed
AppellationBarolo DOCG
GrapesNebbiolo
VineyardThree small Le Coste di Monforte plots in Monforte d'Alba, covering 0.8 ha
Silvano BolmidaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyard comprises three small plots in Le Coste di Monforte, together covering 0.8 hectares planted to Nebbiolo for Barolo. The vines are 25–30 years old and face southeast. The soil is rich in clay and silt, with white-grey sand.

Vineyard management is directed toward low yields and avoids forcing the plants, leaving few, small bunches on each vine. The bunches are harvested at full ripeness to retain each vineyard's identity and express the territory.

Grapes

Nebbiolo.

Vinification

Submerged-cap fermentation lasts 7–10 days. This is followed by a long maceration of approximately 80 days. After completing malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred to wood.

Ageing

The Barolo matures in wood for two years while remaining in contact with its own sediment, encouraging refinement, evolution and greater elegance. Subsequent bottle maturation develops further complexity.