Monchiero 2014 Barolo 'Montanello'

Monchiero is, in my opinion, perhaps Barolo's greatest under-the-radar producer. This winery dates back to 1971 and owns vineyards in some of Barolo's most prestigious crus, notably Rocche di Castiglione, a precipitous south-east facing site in Castiglione Falletto that borders Bussia at its southerly edge. This cru is famed for its elegant and long lived wines. Monchiero is ultra-traditional in its winemaking philosophy with very long macerations using the submerged cap method (capo sommerso in Italian) which is a gentle in its extraction but brings out the best in Nebbiolo. Montanello is great vineyard, located in Castiglione Falletto, facing south-west and next door to the famed Bricco Boschis vineyard of the Cavallotto family. This cru is renowned for its complex and ageworthy wines.

QUICK FACTS

ORIGIN
Italy, Piedmont, Barolo

PRODUCER
Monchiero

GRAPE VARIETY
Nebbiolo

TYPE
Red Wines