Barolo Brunella 2021

Barolo Brunella 2021

Region: Piedmont, Italy
Area: Barolo DOCG
Field: Brunella (Monforte d'Alba)
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol content: approximately 14.5% vol.

Description

Barolo Brunella 2021 is a distinguished expression of the Nebbiolo grape, grown in the high-altitude Brunella vineyard near Monforte d'Alba – an area known for its powerful, deeply structured Barolos. The soil here consists mainly of calcareous marl mixed with sand and clay, which gives the wines both intensity and elegance. The 2021 vintage was marked by a dry and sunny autumn, which produced grapes with perfect phenolic ripeness and a beautiful balance between power and freshness.

Fragrance

The bouquet is inviting and complex – a classic meeting between flowers, fruit and spice:

Red roses, violets and dried herbs

Ripe cherries, raspberries and a little blood orange

Delicate notes of licorice, pepper, cedar and tobacco

A touch of balsamic, forest floor and sweet vanilla from the barrel aging

Taste

The taste shows the characteristic Monforte depth:

Full-bodied, but with elegant and precise fruit

Ripe red berries and a mineral touch in the mid palate

Striking yet silky tannins that provide structure and length

A vibrant, fresh acidity that lifts the wine and gives it nerve

Long, complex aftertaste with notes of dried fruit, spices and forest floor

Serving and food pairing

Serve at 18 °C after 1–2 hours of decanting.
Perfect companion for:

Long-time braised dishes with beef, lamb or game

Risotto with mushrooms or truffle

Strong cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino

Storage potential

Barolo Brunella 2021 has a 15–25 year aging potential , gradually developing tertiary aromas such as leather, dried flowers, mushrooms and tobacco. In its youth it offers intense fruit and structure – with age it becomes more round and complex.

Overall impression

Barolo Brunella 2021 is a wine that unites La Morra's elegant and flourishing style with the vintage's classic structure and energy. It is both inviting in its youth and impressive in its aging potential – a Barolo that balances beauty, power and finesse.