2021 Vietti - Barolo DOCG Monvigliero (750ml)
Farmed exclusively from Vietti’s Castiglione Falletto holdings, the 2021 Barolo Monvigliero delivers the concentrated dark fruit density and linear acidity that distinguish modern Piedmont winemaking. Hand-harvested Nebbiolo clusters undergo controlled maceration to extract deep color compounds while preserving the grape’s signature aromatic precision.
The 2021 growing season provided balanced summer heat followed by a cool, extended harvest window, resulting in a bottle built for immediate clarity rather than heavy extraction. You will note layers of stewed cherry, dried violet, cedar bark, and damp limestone across the mid-palate. Firm but rounded tannins support a slow-building finish of tobacco leaf, orange rind, and toasted almond. The wine shows seamless food compatibility today and should maintain peak drinking integrity between 2028 and 2036.
- Aeration: Decant for 45 minutes to oxygenate the young tannins and lift the floral top notes.
- Serving temperature: 62–64°F (16–18°C) keeps the acidity bright without flattening the nose.
- Protein pairings: Slow-coeled cuts like braised beef shank, lamb ragù, or wild boar sausage harmonize with the tannin-to-fat ratio.
- Plant & dairy pairings: Black trumble risotto, roasted porcini mushrooms, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and crusty sourdough amplify the forest-floor minerality.
Vietti treats the Monvigliero cru as a showcase for elegance over power, relying on low-yield Old Vine plantings and careful leaf removal to delay sun exposure. Keep unopened bottles horizontal at 55°F in a dark, vibration-free space with humidity near 70 percent to preserve cork integrity. Deliver responsibly according to local alcohol laws.