Barolo "Le Coste di Monforte" DOCG 2018

Barolo, the 'King of Wines and the Wine of Kings'. This is certainly not just a figure of speech. And it is well understood when one has the opportunity to taste a wine of this calibre. Barolo DOCG Le Coste di Monforte di Pecchenino, comes from a pure processing of Nebbiolo grapes, as required by the strict production regulations, from the estate's vineyards, with medium-textured soils composed of silt, clay, sand and whitish calcareous marl. It is precisely these details that make the difference. In addition to careful processing in the cellar. In this case, fermentation lasts about 3 weeks and is conducted in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 27°C. The skins remain in contact with the wine in post-fermentation maceration for a further 4 weeks, using the ancient submerged cap method. After racking, the wine remains in steel for malolactic fermentation and is then racked into barrels. Garnet red colour. The nose is rich and deep. Hints of hay, violet, tobacco, white pepper, wild mint and liquorice can be perceived. The palate reveals a robust wine with a taut, mineral finish. The tannin is dense but silky and of great balance. Good immediately, this Barolo DOCG has excellent ageing potential, up to 15 years, its producers say. On the table it is a magnificent accompaniment to fresh pasta, dressed with truffle or ragout, but also to red meats, roasted or braised, and even game. It is also perfect with mature cheeses.