# Monroj (Teo Costa)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Teo Costa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/teo-costa.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/teo-costa-barolo-monroj-2021).

- **Producer:** Teo Costa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo (Lampia) 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** I Merli
- **Production area:** Novello, I Merli locality, between Barolo and Monforte
- **Soil:** West-facing hill rich in silica and limestone with marked layers of tufa and stone, minor clay
- **Exposure:** West
- **Vinification:** Grape selection, fermentation in large oak casks, medium maceration and frequent punch-downs. 30 months in large oak casks, 6 months in bottle. Alcohol 14.5%, acidity 5.6 g/l.
- **Serving temperature:** 17-18 C
- **Storage:** Peaks after 5 to 6 years and evolves well up to 10 to 12 (tech sheet: 18 to 20)
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barolo from the I Merli site in Novello, a piece of land the producer places between the Barolo and Monforte areas. Sold in 0.375 and 0.75 L.

## Tasting notes

Deep garnet red with orange reflections. Intense, noble nose of great persistence. Palate of great harmony, full, generous and velvety.