2021 Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo "Montefalletto", Piedmont, Italy
ABOUT THIS WINE
Family Montezemolo's flagship wine, its symbolic wine, the label that more than any other embodies the history, heritage, culture and essence that Cordero di Montezemolo aims to express through its work. A Barolo made from the unification of all the plots cultivated in La Morra, minus the small quantities of grapes selected from parts of them for the production of Barolo Gattera and Barolo Riserva Gorette. Barolo Monfalletto is the family's biggest production, thanks to the large extension of vineyards from which it originates, which cover an area of about 14 hectares. Each part of the hill is harvested separately, choosing the best moment for each one. Vinification and aging in wood follow individual paths and the final blending of all the lots takes place only at the time of bottling. Its main characteristics are its pleasantness, delicacy and readiness to drink, making it a Barolo that can be enjoyed from an early age. This is the family's history, present, and future.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Cordero di Montezemolo is one of the most historic and respected family-owned wineries in Piedmont, located in the heart of the Barolo DOCG zone in La Morra. The estate’s documented winemaking history dates back to 1340, making it one of the oldest continuously run properties in the Langhe. Today, the winery remains in the hands of the Cordero di Montezemolo family, now spanning nineteen generations, and is widely regarded as a benchmark producer of classic, age-worthy Barolo.
The estate comprises more than 50 hectares of vineyards spread across some of the Langhe’s most prestigious areas, including La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Alba, Guarene, and Cherasco. Unlike many producers in the region who work with small, fragmented parcels, Cordero di Montezemolo benefits from large, contiguous vineyard holdings, allowing for consistent vineyard management and a clear expression of site. All vineyards are farmed organically, reflecting a long-standing commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and respect for the land. A towering Lebanese cedar planted in 1856 stands on the property and has become a symbol of the estate’s heritage.