In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1960 — Cordero di Montezemolo establishes its Monfalletto Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Cordero di Montezemolo
- 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.