Mauro Molino Barolo 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mauro Molino
Label Name:
 
Barolo
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo, Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; Jeb Dunnuck 92; James Suckling 92; Wine Enthusiast 91; Vinous 90; Wine Spectator 90. Reviewed as a ~45,000-bottle release in Wine Advocate

Tasting Note
Fragrant Nebbiolo: red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, orange peel, licorice and dried herbs; stony/mineral undertone, bright acidity, powdery fine tannins and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, osso buco, porcini risotto, roasted lamb, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, rich Szechuan or Cantonese roast pork (moderate spice).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; stainless-steel fermentation with medium–long maceration; aged 18–24 months in large oak casks and some French oak barrels; bottled after light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Mauro Molino in La Morra (founding 1979; first vintages 1980s). ~12–18 ha with ~50% Nebbiolo; sustainable/integrated viticulture; sources include Annunziata, Berri and Perno.