Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast veal
    Refined tannin frames the delicate meat.
  • Tajarin with butter
    The wine's elegance carries the egg-rich pasta.
  • Toma piemontese
    Mild cheese frames the red fruit.

How to serve Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast veal, Tajarin with butter, Toma piemontese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Monfalletto is the La Morra estate of the Cordero di Montezemolo family, the source of their refined, classically styled Barolo.

  1. 1960: Cordero di Montezemolo establishes its Monfalletto Barolo

Facts

Producer
Cordero di Montezemolo · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 45 to 80 at retail
Drinking window
8 to 25 from vintage
First vintage
1960

Frequently asked about Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto

What does Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Monfalletto estate in La Morra, beneath its landmark cedar of Lebanon, a refined, classically styled Barolo of perfume and balance.

When should I drink Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto?

Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto?

Roast veal is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with butter and Toma piemontese. Refined tannin frames the delicate meat.

What grapes are in Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood elegant mood refreshing nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price premium single vineyard still red

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