# Boiolo (Malvira)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Malvira](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/malvira.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/malvira-boiolo).

- **Producer:** Malvira
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Boiolo
- **Production area:** Boiolo vineyard in La Morra, on the boundary with the MGA Brunate, at 370-460m elevation; about 1 hectare across two plots.
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay, rich in water.
- **Exposure:** East.
- **Vineyard planting:** Replanted with Nebbiolo; Malvira has owned the original plot since 2007, with a further plot added in 2018.
- **Vinification:** Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks; maturation in oak barrels and in the bottle, then at least a year in bottle before release. Medium-long maceration and 24-36 months of ageing in French and Austrian wood.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

Malvira's only Barolo, from a vineyard in La Morra's Boiolo the family has farmed since 2007. Certified organic from the 2021 harvest.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with orange hues. Intense and spicy, with black fruits, mint, cherries under spirits and cocoa. Elegant and persistent on the palate, with a thick tannin and a savory finish.

## Food pairings

Cigar and fireplace, lamb, fillet, braised and roasted meat, game, aged cheese.