Montezemolo Barolo 2019

Montezemolo Barolo 2019 – Marchesi di Montezemolo, Piedmont, Italy

Montezemolo Barolo 2019 is a traditional Barolo from one of the most respected producers in Piedmont, Marchesi di Montezemolo. This wine comes from La Morra, an area famous for its elegant and aromatic Barolo wines. The 2019 vintage stands out for its structure, finesse and ability to age.

Grapes and vineyard:

100% Nebbiolo

The grapes are primarily harvested from Montezemolo's historic Cruz St. Maria vineyard in La Morra.

The soil, rich in lime and clay, gives the wine both elegance and strength.

Vinification and aging:

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks.

Long maceration with skin contact ensures maximum extraction of color, tannin and aroma.

The wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 30 months.

Subsequent bottle aging before release.

Nose:

The nose is elegant and complex with notes of rose petals, dried violets, cherries, licorice and spices . There are also subtle earth and tar notes, typical of classic Barolo.

Taste:

The wine is tight and structured in the mouth, but with silky tannins and good acidity , which bodes well for aging. The taste is dominated by red berries, dried fruit, tobacco, leather and spicy oak . Long and mineral aftertaste.

Serving suggestions:

Ideal for long-braised meat, game, beef, truffles and mature cheeses .
Best served in large glasses at 16–18 °C , and let the wine air out a bit before serving.

Storage potential:

The wine is ready to drink with a little air in the glass now, but will develop greater depth and complexity over 10–20 years under good conditions.

Conclusion:

Montezemolo Barolo 2019 is a classic, well-balanced Barolo with great elegance and aging potential. A wine for those who love Nebbiolo in its most noble form – an excellent representative of the subtle and aromatic expression of La Morra.

International Reviews

🏅 95 Points – WineCritic
🏅 17++ – Jancis Robinson