# Barolo del Comune di La Morra (San Biagio)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [San Biagio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/san-biagio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/san-biagio-barolo-del-comune-di-la-morra).

- **Producer:** San Biagio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** La Morra; blend from Roncaglie, Serra dei Turchi, Capalot and Bricco San Biagio
- **Soil:** Diano d'Alba sandstone, laminated and sandy Sant'Agata marl with layers of sandstone and conglomerates
- **Exposure:** East-South-East
- **Harvest:** Last part of October, by hand, with a slight drying
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1965-2003; altitude 260-430 m
- **Vinification:** Cold static maceration for 24-36 hours, fermentation at 24-26 °C with frequent punching down for about 20 days, then a month of maceration with the cap submerged. 24-36 months in large oak barrels, about 1-2 months of it on the lees, then 12 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C; balloon glass; ages 10-20 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Village-level Barolo blended from the estate's La Morra crus Roncaglie, Serra dei Turchi, Capalot and Bricco San Biagio.

## Tasting notes

Bright ruby red, garnet with age. Plum jam, cherry in alcohol, wild rose and violet, star anise, face powder and peach stone against cedar and gentian; licorice, mushroom, dried fig and tobacco in older wines. Enveloping palate, black berry jam and cooked plum, well-present tannins and good persistence.

## Food pairings

Starters, savoury pies, first courses, red meat and game, medium and long-aged cheeses, bitter chocolate; also a meditation wine.