Monfalletto Barolo DOCG 1,5l Magnum - Cordero di Montezemolo

Monfalletto Barolo DOCG 1,5l Magnum - Cordero di MontezemoloThe powerful Monfalletto Barolo 1.5l Magnum from Cordero di Montezemolo shines into the glass with a dense ruby red. If you tilt the glass slightly, a transition of the color towards garnet red can be seen at the rim. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals high viscosity, which shows in the church windows on the glass wall. Poured into a red wine glass, this Old World red presents wonderfully expressive aromas of violets, blackberry and sour cherry, rounded off by vanilla and caramel. This red wine from Cordero di Montezemolo is ideal for wine drinkers who like their wine dry. The Monfalletto Barolo 1.5l Magnum comes very close to this, as it was vinified with only 1.2 grams of residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine presents itself as wonderfully velvety. Thanks to its lively fruit acidity, the Monfalletto Barolo 1.5l Magnum reveals itself on the palate as wonderfully fresh and vibrant. On the finish, this matured red wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region finally delights with considerable length. Hints of violets and blackberry appear again. Vinification of the Cordero di Montezemolo Monfalletto Barolo 1.5l Magnum The basis for the powerful Monfalletto Barolo 1.5l Magnum from Italy is grapes of the Nebbiolo variety. The Monfalletto Barolo 1.5l Magnum is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After the grape harvest, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by maturation for several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. The barrel ageing is followed by substantial bottle ageing, which makes this red wine even more complex. Food recommendation for the Cordero di Montezemolo Monfalletto Barolo 1.5l Magnum Ideally, enjoy this red wine from Italy at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to spinach gratin with almonds, braised chicken in red wine or fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce.