2020 Cordero di Montezemolo - Barolo Monfalletto (750ml)

Raised across nineteen generations at the historic Monfalletto estate in La Morra, the 2020 Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo distinguishes itself through a calculated blend of multiple vineyard lots rather than a single site. Composed entirely of Nebbiolo harvested from vines aged fifteen to fifty years, the selection spans southeast and southwest exposures at 250 to 300 meters above sea level. The underlying calcareous-clay soils, naturally enriched with magnesium oxide and manganese, encourage slower ripening and deeper phenolic development. Because this cuvée combines several parcels, the winemaker extends the barrel aging period beyond standard single-vineyard bottlings, allowing the oak to integrate smoothly with the fruit before bottling. Farming throughout the property meets strict EU organic certification.

Tasting Notes: 2020 Vintage

The 2020 opening displays a concentrated garnet core with bright floral lift and spicy warmth. Aromas blend sun-dried cherry and fresh raspberry over subtle layers of cocoa powder, dried tobacco leaf, and crushed limestone. The palate carries a full-body weight supported by dense, gripping tannins that frame the concentrated fruit without masking it. Despite the firm structure, the wine maintains notable elegance and balance, driving toward an unusually elongated finish marked by saline minerality and drying herbal notes.

Food Pairing & Service

This Barolo excels when matched to protein-rich, slow-cooked dishes that mirror its own building structure. Traditional braised beef, roasted wild game, and handmade pasta finished with shaved white truffle align perfectly with the wine’s high acidity and savory depth. Open the bottle twenty to thirty minutes prior to pouring to soften upfront tannins and release the volatile aromatic compounds. Serve between sixteen and eighteen degrees Celsius to preserve the vintage’s natural freshness and regional clarity.