Mauro Molino Barolo Gallinotto 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mauro Molino
Label Name:
 
Barolo Gallinotto
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Barolo - La Morra, Berri/Gallinotto)
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
Jeb Dunnuck 95; Vinous 93; James Suckling 93; Wine Advocate / Robert Parker ~94; Wine Spectator 91 (2021 vintage)

Tasting Note
Perfumed cherry and orange peel with dark-berry, rose petal, mint and eucalyptus notes; silky, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, lamb, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged cheeses (Comté, Pecorino). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi, hoisin-glazed pork, rich umami mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; controlled-temperature fermentation and malolactic in stainless steel; medium-long maceration; aged 18–24 months in French oak barriques and large casks.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Mauro Molino estate in La Morra; producing Barolo since 1982. Gallinotto is a single-vineyard (Berri MGA) high-elevation cru acquired in the 1990s; limited production.