Barolo GATTERA DOCG CORDERO DI MONTEZEMOLO
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2023 |
| 4 Grappoli AIS |
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2020 |
| James Suckling | 96/100 | 2020 |
| Winery | CORDERO DI MONTEZEMOLO |
| Denomination | Barolo Docg |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | CN 1842 |
| Winery headquarter | Azienda Agricola Monfalletto Cordero di Montezemolo - La Morra (CN) - Fr. Annunziata, 67 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Cannelloni, Sliced beef, Roast meat, Cold cuts and salami, Lamb, wild game, Braised beef in Barolo |
| Region | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Barolo |
The Cordero di Montezemolo winery produces with the utmost respect for the local tradition this sensational Barolo wine that contains all the essence of an aristocratic and prestigious house. The vinification involves the use of only 100% Nebbiolo grapes as required by the strict production disciplinary. The origin of the grapes falls in the municipal territory of La Morra. Stands at the foot of the centenary Cedar of Lebanon. 1 Ha, the highest part of the hill Gattera, south/west side. The harvest takes place in mid-October. Then the vinification is followed by 8-day maceration in stainless steel tanks as well as the completion of fermentation for the next 12 days, after which the wine, transferred into small French oak barrels, undergoes malolactic fermentation. Finally, the wine matures slowly for at least 21 months in small French oak barrels.
Barolo GATTERA DOCG's features
The aspect evidenced by the organoleptic analysis shows an intense garnet red color. The nose is broad and warm, as well as ripe, typical sensations of jam, raspberry, licorice, cherry and camphor. The taste in the mouth stands out for the soft note of remarkable structure with fine and persistent tannins.
Suggested pairings tasting this product of Cordero di Montezemolo winery
An aristocratic wine that finds ideal Marian with game and game, hare in civet, braised beef, chamois, deer saddle, wild boar, deer and pigeon. Superb with dishes enriched with Alba White Truffle: cardi pie with fondue and duck ravioli. The optimal serving temperature is 18 º C in a wide glass that promotes oxygenation.
