# Assolo (Olivero Mario)

> Red, Langhe DOC Merlot by [Olivero Mario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/olivero-mario.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/olivero-mario-assolo).

- **Producer:** Olivero Mario
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Langhe DOC Merlot
- **Grape:** Merlot 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Fontanassa
- **Production area:** Roddi, 200 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Silty-clayey, not very calcareous, from the laminated type of the Sant'Agata Fossili Marls
- **Exposure:** West
- **Vineyard planting:** Merlot planted in 2016 in the Roddi vineyard facing the warm evening sun; first vintage 2019
- **Vinification:** Grapes hand-picked in small crates, softly crushed and destemmed, native yeasts, fermented at controlled temperature with about 15 days of skin maceration, frequent pumping over and gentle manual punching; malolactic fermentation takes place naturally. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels. Natural cork; 750 to 1,500 bottles.
- **Serving temperature:** 17-19 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A pure Merlot from the Fontanassa vineyard in Roddi, planted in 2016 and aged 18 months in French oak. The producer calls it a Merlot that tastes of the Langhe.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Delicate herbs, spices and toasted hazelnut over a very persistent fruit. Rich and enveloping entry, with a finely tannic finish and the grape's typical spice.