Mauro Molino Barolo DOCG 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mauro Molino
Label Name:
 
Barolo DOCG
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (La Morra), Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected recent scores for Mauro Molino Barolo 2021 include Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95 and James Suckling 93; broadly praised by Wine Enthusiast and other international reviewers

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry with rose petal, crushed stone, dried herbs and subtle tar. Fine dusty tannins, bright acidity and a savory, floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, osso buco, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto, roast lamb. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ short ribs, char siu, Sichuan-style braised beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; ~12-day maceration/fermentation in stainless steel; aged ~24 months in large neutral oak casks (25–52 hl); minimal SO2 and sustainable vineyard practices.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned estate founded 1982 in La Morra. Today run by Matteo and Martina Molino; ~18–20 ha with focus on Nebbiolo from key La Morra crus (Conca, Berri, Bricco Luciani).