{"product_id":"barolo-bricco-gattera-2012-docg-monfalletto-cordero-di-montezemolo","title":"Barolo Bricco Gattera 2012 DOCG Monfalletto Cordero di Montezemolo","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBarolo Bricco Gattera 2012 DOCG, elegance and depth from La Morra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Bricco Gattera 2012 DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eCordero di Montezemolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great Piedmontese red wine that interprets Nebbiolo in an authoritative, complex, and long-lived style. It originates from a prestigious cru in the municipality of La Morra and combines structure, finesse, and capacity for evolution, offering a classic and mature reading of Barolo. It is a bottle designed for those seeking an important wine, capable of expressing the territory with depth and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the Gattera hill, in the La Morra area, from a vineyard located at the highest part of the southwest slope. The exposure and position at about 300 meters above sea level favor a balanced maturation of the \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the rich, clayey soils contribute to giving the wine breadth and solidity. The limited production and old vines help define a refined, austere, and complex profile, fully consistent with the style of Barolo from Langa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents an intense garnet red color, typical of the denomination. On the nose, it offers warm and mature sensations, with hints of jam, raspberry, cherry, licorice, and a balsamic nuance of camphor. On the palate, it shows softness and remarkable structure, with fine, dense, and persistent tannins. The overall impression is harmonious, deep, and built to evolve over time, with a long and authoritative finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Bricco Gattera 2012 DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e shines with rich and flavorful dishes from the Piedmontese tradition and with important meats. It is ideal with game, wildfowl, braised beef, hare in civet, wild boar, deer, roe deer, and pigeon. It also pairs elegantly with preparations enhanced by the White Truffle of Alba, such as duck ravioli or cardoon pie with fondue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe the \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Bricco Gattera 2012 DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e16.5 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, in large red wine glasses. If the bottle has been stored for a long time, it may benefit from a few minutes of aeration in the glass or a brief early opening, without excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing this Barolo means opting for a characterful label, an authentic expression of a selected cru and a historic winery like Cordero di Montezemolo. It is a wine that combines prestige, territoriality, and great evolutionary potential, perfect for an important dinner, a valuable gift, or to enrich a cellar dedicated to great Italian reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Monfalletto s.s. Cordero di Montezemolo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658929779074,"sku":"b242fdfdc0","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/bc1d1e3d86f6684fdb0280320aeefd8c.jpg?v=1779211454","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/barolo-bricco-gattera-2012-docg-monfalletto-cordero-di-montezemolo-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}