Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 8 to 28 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs28 yrs30 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

  • Brasato al Barolo
    Braised beef matches the wine's firm structure.
  • Tajarin with white truffle
    Truffle resonates with the savoury core.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.

How to serve Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste di Monforte

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. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Pecchenino expanded from Dogliani into Barolo with a parcel at Le Coste in Monforte d'Alba in the mid-2000s.

  1. 2005: Pecchenino bottles its first Barolo from Le Coste di Monforte

Facts

Producer
Pecchenino · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 45 to 80 at retail
Drinking window
8 to 28 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste di Monforte

What does Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste di Monforte taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pecchenino's Barolo from a Monforte d'Alba parcel, a structured, traditional Nebbiolo that extends the Dogliani house into the Barolo zone.

When should I drink Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste di Monforte?

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 Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste di Monforte?

Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's firm structure.

What grapes are in Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste di Monforte?

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

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood contemplative mood savoury nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price premium single vineyard still red

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