2020 Gianni Gagliardo del Comune di La Morra Barolo DOCG, Italy

Lesser knows Barolo appellation, the ‘’Comunale’’ can be produced by multiple parcels within the same village. So by its 11 villages, the Barolo area can produce 11 Barolo Comunali. Poderi Gianni Gagliardo makes two of them. The La Morra since vintage 2016 and Monforte since 2020, that will be release for the first time this year.

Barolo del Comune di La Morra is made by a specific zone of La Morra. It’s the area surrounding the cellar, with a lower altitude compared to the village average. It’s a place historically recognized by local winemaker to source flavours, ethereal notes, and early expressing wines.

Grapes: Nebbiolo

Harvest: 10 October 2020

Village: La Morra

Maceration: 12 days

FML: 100%

Aging: 35hl single big cask

Aging duration: 26 months

Bottling: 8 July 2021

Data: Alcohol: 14,50 % – Total acidity: 5,32 g/L – Dry extract: 29,1 g/L

Winemaker notes: The two plots used for Barolo del Comune di La Morra are located nearby on the same hill. However, they are very different from each other. One is a plateau that drifts towards west, it’s very open and exposed, almost a donkey back shape. This allows a lot of energy to accumulate on the grapes and wines. The second plot is made by a south faced amphitheater and a hump. Is this second parcel that gives the elegant side of the blend.