# Rocche Moriondino (Gigi Rosso)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Gigi Rosso](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/gigi-rosso.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/gigi-rosso-barolo-rocche-mariondino).

- **Producer:** Gigi Rosso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Rocche Moriondino
- **Production area:** Castiglione Falletto (CN)
- **Exposure:** South-west side of the Rocche hillside
- **Harvest:** Not stated
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines over 40 years old on the gentler south-west slope of the Rocche hillside
- **Vinification:** Natural fermentation in stainless steel tanks with automatic temperature control. Fermentation ends in 10 to 12 days, maceration continues at least another 8 to 10 days with daily pump-overs. Aged 36 months in French oak tonneaux and 6 months in bottle. 15% alcohol.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A single-cru Barolo from the Rocche Moriondino vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, aged 36 months in French tonneaux plus 6 in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Garnet red. Ethereal perfume of dried flowers and aromatic herbs. Dry, warm and structured, with substantial tannin, ripe fruit and cherry compote and a delicate finish of spice. A long, persistent Barolo suited to long ageing.

## Food pairings

Braised meat, grilled meat, risotto al Barolo.