# Monforte d'Alba (Poderi Gianni Gagliardo)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Poderi Gianni Gagliardo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/poderi-gianni-gagliardo.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/poderi-gianni-gagliardo-monforte-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Poderi Gianni Gagliardo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Monforte
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba
- **Exposure:** South, South-East for one parcel; East, facing a cool valley, for the other
- **Vinification:** Blend of two parcels vinified separately, one contributing volume and depth from warmer exposure, the other a tenser, more linear, aromatic character from its cooler exposure
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba is a lesser-known Comunale-level Barolo, blended from two vineyards within the commune of Monforte d'Alba with opposite characteristics; first released from the 2020 vintage.

## Tasting notes

Dry flowers and leaves, then rose and geranium in the background; dark fruit, sometimes jammy, with brulee notes. Classic, austere and elegant finish with tobacco leaf and dried red fruit, surprisingly smooth tannin, ripe plum and cinnamon.

## Food pairings

Baked rib steak with black pepper and spices (Italy), slow-cooked leg of lamb (UK), Delmonico steak and potatoes with grated cheese (USA), duck a l'orange with pak choy and lemongrass (Asia).