About this wine
The estate's Riserva bottling of Monvigliero is made exclusively from 100% estate-grown fruit from the 1967-planted plot atop the hill, unlike the non-riserva which has included purchased grapes since 2019. It undergoes an extended 35-day maceration and around 30 months of aging in large Slavonian oak botti, followed by further bottle aging before release, meeting the DOCG Barolo Riserva minimum of 62 months total aging — the estate's most ambitious and long-lived wine.
The estate's pinnacle wine — save this for when you're ready to experience what decades of Barolo aging potential really means.
Sommelier's Note
"This is Castello di Verduno's statement wine — 100% estate fruit from 1967 vines, aged to DOCG Riserva's full extent, and proof that Verduno's Monvigliero can rival Barolo's most famous communes."
Food Pairings
A wine for the grandest occasions — pair with aged beef, white truffle, or simply savor it on its own to appreciate its full evolution.
When to drink it
The rarest occasions, milestone anniversaries, serious collectors
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- Reference estimate converted from US retail (~$147): approx. ¥28,000-35,000 (actual Japan retail pricing may differ; not confirmed as currently imported to Japan)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% estate-grown Nebbiolo from the 1967-planted plot atop the Monvigliero hill. 35 days of maceration, fermented with indigenous yeasts, then aged approximately 30 months in large Slavonian oak botti followed by extended bottle aging, meeting the DOCG Barolo Riserva minimum total aging of 62 months. Unfined and unfiltered.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is the Riserva different from the standard Monvigliero?
- The Riserva is made exclusively from 100% estate-grown fruit (the non-riserva has included purchased grapes since 2019), undergoes a longer 35-day maceration, and is aged far longer — around 30 months in botti plus extended bottle aging — to meet DOCG Riserva's 62-month minimum.
- How long can this wine be cellared?
- Given its structure and the DOCG Riserva aging requirements it already meets before release, it is built to age well for decades from the vintage.
- What should I decant it with?
- Given its age and tannic structure, a long decant of 1-2 hours (or longer for younger vintages) is recommended to let its aromatics fully open.
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