# Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba (Cascina Sòt)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Cascina Sòt](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cascina-sot.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cascina-sot-barolo-del-comune-di-monforte-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Cascina Sòt
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Comune di Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Clay and limestone soils, vineyards at about 350 m between the Bricco San Pietro and Bricco San Giovanni hills (estate-level statement).
- **Harvest:** Second to third ten days of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot counter-espalier training system
- **Vinification:** Traditional in stainless steel with the cap emerged for 20 days, 3 pumping overs and 3 manual punchings down daily at about 28 C. Aged 32 months in large Slavonian oak casks, then 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

The estate's Barolo from the commune of Monforte d'Alba, aged 32 months in large Slavonian oak casks.

## Tasting notes

Light garnet red. Ripe dark fruit opens the nose, followed by pronounced tertiary notes of black pepper, undergrowth, spice and star anise. Powerful tannins on the palate, well integrated into the structure, with good persistence.

## Food pairings

Game and cheeses