2019 Tenuta Montanello Barolo 750Ml Bottle

Sitting right in the middle of Castiglione Falletto, Montenello is superbly sited. At an altitude of 250 - 300 metres,  Montanello is considered to be one of the best cru of the Barolo area, as confirmed by Renato Ratti's Map of Barolo.Mostly south and south-west facing, with a consistent soil profile of calcareous clay and the classic blue tufa sand. 5th generation winemaker Alberto Racca and his sisters; Maria Pia and Cristina, own 100% of this cru (!), and take a low-key approach with Barolo being fermented in steel and aged for 1 years in Allier barrels (30% new, followed by a year in large botti. These wines are unforced and authentic.

The Barolo is aged for three years (as required by the DOCG specifications), of which the first two in oak barriques from France (Allier forest), and finally refines in the bottle for at least 6 months before being released.