Gianni Gagliardo
A lesser-known Barolo appellation, the “Comunale” can be produced from various parcels within the same village. Thus, with its 11 villages, the Barolo area can produce 11 Barolo Comunali. Poderi Gianni Gagliardo produces two of them: La Morra since the 2016 vintage and Monforte since 2020, which will be released for the first time in 2024.
Barolo del Comune di La Morra is produced in a specific zone of La Morra, in the area surrounding the winery, at a lower altitude than the village average. It is a place historically recognized by local winemakers for providing flavors, ethereal notes, and early-expressing wines.
The two plots used for Barolo del Comune di La Morra are located nearby on the same hill. However, they are very different from each other. Cru Santa Maria is a plateau that slopes towards the west, very open and exposed, almost in a donkey-back shape. This allows a lot of energy to accumulate in the grapes and wines. The second plot, Cru Serra dei Turchi, is made up of a south-facing amphitheater and a hump. It is this second parcel that imparts the elegant side to the blend.
The 2019 harvest was not abundant, but the quality of the grapes is well above average, so we can expect great wines with a distinctive character and excellent aging potential.
Vinification: Maceration: 12 days. Malolactic Fermentation: 100%. Aging: 26 months.
Food Pairing: Pan-seared beef medallions with pomegranate sauce; Herbed roast boneless pork loin chops paired with a tangy raspberry sauce; Deep-fried pork served in a sweet and sour sauce.
Awards
95/100 (Winescritic.com) (2018 vintage)
92/100 (James Suckling, Wine Advocate, Tom Hyland, Luca Maroni) (2018 vintage)
93/100 (Winescritic.com, James Suckling) (2017 vintage)
92/100 (Tom Hyland, Luca Maroni), 90/100 (Wine Advocate) (2017 vintage)
97/100 (Winescritic.com) (2016 vintage)
94/100 (James Suckling) (2016 vintage)
93/100 (Wine Advocate) (2016 vintage)
91/100 (Luca Maroni) (2016 vintage)
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106324
