Luigi Einaudi - Barolo Monvigliero 2019
Price: $89.96
| Producer | Luigi Einaudi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 603399 |
| Size | 750ml |
In the north of the appellation, Monvigliero sits like a crown jewel in Verduno, where cooler air and chalky (allegedly) soils bring a different kind of elegance to the wines of this vineyard. This vineyard, the newest member of the Poderi Luigi Einaudi family, debuted as a cru for them in 2018 and, in 2019, finds its stride. Known for its supple tannins and perfumed aromatics, Monvigliero expresses itself with energy and poise. It is a small cru with a southern exposure making it, “..the village’s Grand Cru,” according to Kerin O’Keefe in her book “Barolo and Barbaresco: The King and Queen of Italian Wine.” Whether or not it has chalk in it is debatable which Kerin mentions in her book. Einaudi says their portion of the vineyard does. But what does seem to hold true is that the soils here are said to impart a spice to the wine. It can be noted that while this has not been empirically proven, this spice quality seems to find its way to other varietals like the local Pelaverga. After fermentation finishes and a subsequent maceration of 22-25 days the wine will be racked. Malolactic fermentation is completed under controlled temperature conditions. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period in large oak casks before final refinement in bottle.
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