Barolo Le Coste di Monforte 2017

In the glass, the Barolo Le Coste di Monforte displays a dense garnet red with a brick-red rim. The color appears deep and calm, not opaque. A classic Nebbiolo impression that clearly reveals ripeness, structure, and origin from Monforte d’Alba.

The nose reveals dried cherries, rose petals, and raspberry, underscored by tar, licorice, and delicate spice. Hints of orange peel and earth are also present. The aroma is precise, cool, and multifaceted, without being loud, displaying clear varietal typicity and noble restraint.

On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and velvety, with well-integrated tannins and a harmonious acidity. Flavors of juicy strawberries, spicy savory and a subtle saltiness slowly unfold.

The grapes come from the higher elevations of Monforte d’Alba with calcareous soils. Hand harvesting, long maceration, and traditional aging in large oak barrels define the style. This results in Barolo with tension, ageability, and clear origins, free from fashionable interventions.