2023 Cordero di Montezemolo Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
ABOUT THIS WINE
Farming tradition that found its rightful dimension in the mid-1990s. The Barbera grape has always been grown in Piedmont, but because of its, undeserved, reputation, it was neglected for many years and associated with the image of “farmer’s wine” in the derogatory sense that this term once held. Its potential emerged with new energy in the early 1990s thanks to various producers and now, having found its legitimate dignity, it is an indispensable and distinctive representative of this area. This wine is obtained from the fusion of all the plots of Barbera managed by the winery which, due to their different age, location and soils, are harvested separately, then aged for a short period of 4/6 months in wood and finally joined together in a single cuvée to maintain a freshness, balance, pleasantness and genuineness that make it ideal for every palate.
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.