In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina
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. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mauro Veglio began estate-bottling in 1992 at Cascina Nuova in La Morra, with Arborina among his signature crus.
- 1992 — Veglio begins estate bottling at Cascina Nuova
Facts
- Producer
- Mauro Veglio
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 28 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina
What does Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Veglio's Arborina from La Morra is a polished, modern single-vineyard Barolo of perfume and silky texture.
When should I drink Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina?
Drink 8 to 28 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.