COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
100% Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Tenuta Montanello
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tenuta Montanello's Barolo DOCG 2020 is a testament to the historic Montanello cru in Piedmont's Barolo region. The Racca family, stewards of the estate for five generations, uphold a tradition that dates back to the late 19th century when the estate housed the first wine growers' cooperative in the Langhe. This wine is a product of a celebrated vintage, known for its balance of fruit, refined tannins, and vibrant acidity, reflecting the unique terroir of the Montanello hill.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€54
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate was purchased in 1864 by Bartolomeo Racca.
Fact 02
It was the home of the first wine growers' cooperative in the Langhe.
Fact 03
The Montanello hill is considered one of Barolo's top crus.
Fact 04
The Racca family has managed the estate for five generations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Tenuta Montanello's Barolo DOCG begins with a gentle crushing of the selected Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats under controlled temperatures, utilizing automatic rotary sprayers to shower the skins with must for efficient extraction of color and polyphenols. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for three years, with the initial two years spent in French oak barriques from the Allier forest. A minimum of six months of bottle aging precedes release, allowing the wine to develop complexity and integrate its components.
