# Barolo Mito (Cantina Clavesana)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Cantina Clavesana](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-clavesana.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-clavesana-barolo-mito).

- **Producer:** Cantina Clavesana
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** From MGA vineyards across three of the eleven Barolo communes: La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Novello; vines 25-30 years old.
- **Soil:** Clay-sandy marl (Monforte d'Alba) and compact blue marl (La Morra).
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot-trained vines 25-30 years old across MGA vineyards in La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Novello.
- **Vinification:** Macerated more than 10 days, aged a minimum 18 months in oak: large 50-hl Slavonian oak casks and 225-litre barriques, the barrique passage tempering vanilla notes from new oak while preserving the terroir's own aromas.
- **Vintage:** 2015
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

The Mito line's Barolo DOCG, sourced from MGA vineyards across La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Novello and aged at least 18 months in oak.

## Tasting notes

Deep garnet colour with intense rose and violet aromas. Cherry preserved in spirit and toasted notes on the palate. Spice (cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, liquorice) and balsamic notes come through especially in some MGA crus.

## Food pairings

Structured, refined dishes: truffle-based dishes such as tajarin, braised meat, or on its own as a meditation wine, with dry pastries.