Monvigliero - Barolo

Monvigliero - Barolo is a sub-region in Barolo, Italy.

Nebbiolo is the grape to know here.

The ground underneath is clay, limestone and marl.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, hills and south-facing.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and full-bodied, complex aromas and flavors, showcasing floral and fruity, plus one more.

Labels here fall under the Barolo DOCG.

Names to look for on a shelf: Fratelli Alessandria, G. B. Burlotto, Paolo Scavino and Scarpa.

At the table these bottles work with beef, pasta with rich sauces and aged cheeses.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and full-bodied, Complex aromas and flavors, Showcasing floral, Fruity, Earthy notes.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Barolo DOCG

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Bel Colle Monvigliero, Barolo DOCG, Italy
• Brangero Monvigliero, Barolo DOCG, Italy
• Burlotto Cantina Massara Monvigliero, Barolo DOCG, Italy
• Cadia Monvigliero Riserva, Barolo DOCG, Italy
• Cadia Monvigliero, Barolo DOCG, Italy
• Cantina Terre del Barolo Monvigliero, Barolo DOCG, Italy
• Castello di Verduno Vigna Monvigliero Riserva, Barolo DOCG, Italy
• Castello di Verduno Vigna Monvigliero, Barolo DOCG, Italy

At the table.

• Beef
• Pasta with rich sauces
• Aged cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

Nearby regions.

Monvigliero - Barolo: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Barolo guide.