2021 Monchiero Montanello Barolo

Monchiero’s Montanello Barolo is generally released one year after the other Barolo due to its different tannin profile.  And the 2021 has certainly been worth the wait – it’s a superb release from a special vintage. 

As it’s ‘hot off the press’ there is as yet, no Kerin O’Keefe or Walter Speller reviews for the wine.

96 Points, Tip Top Tipple – Gary Walsh (The Wine Front) – “Strawberry, raspberry, mint, hazelnut, a violet and rosy perfume. Medium-bodied, this is rather svelte and fine-boned, all the red fruits, a little blood orange, a fine ‘mineral’ feel to acidity, with a smattering of dried herb, a light dusty and chalky grip to tannin, and again discreet in that way, with a fresh red fruited finish of excellent length.  So well-etched and fine, chalk dust and sweet red fruit closes it out, a little Campari twist too. A delight. Don’t mind me but the fragrance and finesse here could well be Villero, albeit at a keener price point.”

94 Points, James Suckling – “A graceful Barolo with sweet violets, wild strawberries and licorice on the nose. Firm and velvety, with a full body, good mid-palate extraction and a crisp finish. Good strawberry flavors on the aftertaste. Intended for cellaring. Try from 2026.”