Cascina Sòt Barolo del Comune di Monforte d’Alba DOCG 2020Aged for 32 months in large Slovenian oak botti, Maurizio seeks elegance and high toned aromatics with this awesome value Barolo from the Tantesi sub zone of Bricco San Pietro on the western slopes of Monforte d'Alba. The purity of fruit matters and is something that Maurizio will be famous for as his reputation grows. A rich and inviting example of 2020 Barolo, softer than some others out of Monforte dAlba but dont sleep on these sneaky and grippy

5% Uva Rara - same blend

with its powerful eastern spice and bark shades

'Sengialta' is a tiny cru vineyard enclosed by forest and a rugged cliff face

" Eric Guido

Grapes are de-stemmed and vinified in porous amphora with maceration lasting around 6 months without sulphur

Libertate is formed entirely of the rare local grape Trebbiano di Soave

Gamay Saint-Romain

gliding along the palate with chamomile lift and a lovely light layer of apricot fruit that gently settles on the tongue

before it has been glazed

earthy-yet-fruity ‘Vigna Nera’ is a seductive

This virile Riserva offers plenty of character—that much is obvious

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