2021 Gianni Gagliardo Barolo DOCG Monvigliero

來自 Monvigliero 小坡的花香與香料交響，優雅但有份量。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產地特色 -> Monvigliero 日照充足、石灰質土壤，帶出清晰花香和集中的果實味，第一口就能感受到差異。
2) 結構細膩 -> 入喉柔順，單寧圓潤但有骨，既能即飲也能跟短期陳年搭配。
3) 實力派酒莊 -> 家族式管理、嚴控產量與陳年過程，品質穩而不貴，性價比明顯。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
聞香像在花園走一圈：紫羅蘭與玫瑰先出場，接著是紅醋栗、乾櫻桃和一抹甘草。入口先是絲滑，酸度提亮整個結構，單寧細緻像絨布包裹住果味，尾段帶有烘烤可可與溫暖香料，餘韻悠長。建議醒一小時左右，能把層次打開，更討喜。

【田地與釀造】
Monvigliero 的山坡向陽、排水佳，土壤以石灰質為主，產量受控、人工採收；在酒窖採取溫和浸皮與分級陳年，主要使用大桶熟成以保留花香，同時讓香料與木質感融合，最後瓶陳以穩定整體表現。

【場景化配餐指南】
週末烤羊架、家常牛尾意粉或朋友來家中吃飯時拿出來就是面子；配上一塊成熟 Parmesan 或燒鴨也非常合拍。

【降維打擊對比】
比起市場上少見的頂級酒標，這支在保留單一葡萄園風格的同時，提供更親民的入手門檻—適合想要真實風土感、但不想花頂級標價的飲家。

Soul Hook: A floral and spiced Barolo from the famed Monvigliero slope — elegance with real presence.

Why choose it?
- Distinct site expression -> Monvigliero’s sun-soaked slopes give concentrated flavor and a lifted aromatic profile you’ll notice from the first sniff.
- Refined structure -> Velvety tannins and bright acidity make it immediately appealing but built for short-term aging and special meals.
- Proven quality -> Classic, terroir-driven style with careful cellar handling; delivers high-end Barolo character at strong value.

Sommelier’s Private Note: Aromas of violets and rose petals open into red currant, dried cherry and a streak of licorice and cedar. The palate starts silky, then unfurls medium-full body with polished tannins and a fresh, sapid backbone — spice and a toasty cocoa note linger on the finish. It’s graceful now after a good decant, yet has the structure to reward a few years’ patience.

Winemaking & Vineyard: Grapes from the Monvigliero cru are hand-harvested, fermented with gentle extraction to preserve floral aromatics, and matured on oak (large casks with careful tostatura) to marry fruit and tertiary spice. Soils are calcareous with good drainage and south–southwest exposures, producing concentrated, balanced fruit at modest yields.

Pairing & Occasion: Decant 60–90 minutes for peak clarity. Perfect for a celebratory roast lamb dinner, a refined pasta night of oxtail pappardelle, or a cheese board centred on aged Parmigiano. In Hong Kong terms: elevate a Sunday roast at home, pair with a Cantonese roasted meats spread, or impress at a dinner party.

Competitive Edge: Offers genuine Monvigliero terroir expression and near-premium drinking quality without the top-label price — sourced from a respected family producer who prioritises site integrity over flashy winemaking.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: violets, rose petals, red currant, dried cherry, raspberry, blueberry, licorice, cedar, cola, cinnamon, almond, toasty cocoa, herbal lift, velvety tannins, bright acidity
• Food Matching: Lamb (roasted or grilled), Oxtail pappardelle, Beef lasagne, Aged Parmesan, Tortellini with ragu, Roasted game (duck, partridge)
• Grape Variety: Nebbiolo : 100%,

Winery

Gianni Gagliardo 為家族經營的傳統酒莊，注重單一園（cru）特色與手工管理。葡萄多以人工採收、分級篩選，釀造上採溫和浸皮與分層陳年策略，偏好用大桶來柔化單寧、保留花香，務求把田地個性完整表現出來。

Gianni Gagliardo is a well-regarded family producer in Barolo known for site-focused wines and balanced cellar work. They emphasize hand-harvest, careful selection, and maturation that preserves aromatic lift while building structure.