Barolo Communes + MGI Flashcards
Which valley is characterized by Tortonian soils and known for more elegant, aromatic styles?
Central Valley
This area includes La Morra and Barolo communes.
What is the style of wines produced in La Morra?
Perfumed, softer tannins, graceful structure
Name three top MGAs in La Morra.
- Brunate (shared with Barolo)
- Cerequio
- Rocche dell’Annunziata
What is the style of wines produced in the Barolo commune?
Balanced between structure and elegance
What is the most iconic single vineyard in Barolo?
Cannubi
Name three top MGAs in the Barolo commune.
- Cannubi
- Brunate (shared with La Morra)
- Cerequio (shared with La Morra)
What is the style of wines produced in Castiglione Falletto?
Structured yet aromatic, combining elements of both valleys
Name three top MGAs in Castiglione Falletto.
- Monprivato
- Villero
- Bricco Boschis
Which valley is known for Helvetian soils and produces more structured, age-worthy styles?
Serralunga Valley
What is the style of wines produced in Monforte d’Alba?
Deep color, firm tannins, long aging potential
Name two top MGAs in Monforte d’Alba.
- Bussia
- Ginestra
What is the style of wines produced in Serralunga d’Alba?
The most powerful, structured, and long-lived Barolos
Name three top MGAs in Serralunga d’Alba.
- Vigna Rionda
- Margheria
- Lazzarito
Which commune is home to Giacomo Conterno’s iconic wines?
Francia
Which commune adjacent to the Central Valley is gaining prestige for its structure and complexity?
Novello
What is the top MGA in Novello?
Ravera
Which northern outlier commune is known for its elegant wines?
Verduno
What is regarded as the top site in Verduno?
Monvigliero
Name three other noteworthy communes that have limited Barolo MGA land.
- Grinzane Cavour
- Diano d’Alba
- Cherasco
- Roddi
True or False: The communes of Grinzane Cavour, Diano d’Alba, Cherasco, and Roddi are commonly bottled separately.
False
