Monvigliero is fifth most identified vineyard designate in Barolo after Cannubi

as I had an opportunity to spend several hours tasting through all of the wines in barrel with proprietor Roberto Conterno

The palate is medium to full-bodied with gorgeous plush tannins and balancing freshness supporting the boldly spicy black fruit preserves

spices and tar emerge

The natural ripeness of the year amps up the Chardonnay flavors

Malartic Lagraviere other_regions Monvigliero is fifth most identifiedThe 2009 Malartic Lagravire comprises a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. It has a much more sumptuous bouquet compared to the 2010, rounded and sensual with black cherries, melted tar and crushed violet scents. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, the acidity a little lower than the 2010 and the tannins softer. There is enormous depth to this voluminous Malartic Lagravire, gentle grip with a persistent tarry