Bricco Rocche Villero Monprivato Serra Fiasco Parussi Mariondino

MAP: C O M M O N C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
OF
BAROLO’S COMMUNES
CENTRAL VALLEY:
TORTONIAN SOIL
AND
VINEYARDS
SERRALUNGA VALLEY:
HELVETIAN SOIL
CASTIGLIONE FALLETTO
LA MORRA
Arborina
Brunate*
Cerequio*
Gattera
Giachini
Fossati*
Rocche
Marcenasco
La Serra
Luciani
Torriglione
BAROLO
Bricco Viole
Brunate*
Cannubi
Cannubi Boschis
Cerequio*
Fossati*
Sarmassa*
Via Nuova
Rue
San Lorenzo
Liste
San Pietro
*Share vineyards across zones
Bricco Rocche
Villero
Monprivato
Serra
Fiasco
Parussi
Mariondino
Pira
Rivera
SERRALUNGA D’ALBA
Falletto
Francia
Serra
Margheria
Ornato
Marenca
Marenca-Rivette
Parafada
Vigna Rionda
MONFORTE D’ALBA
Bussia
Cicala
Colonnello
Dardi
Ginestra
Mosconi
Munie
Romirasco
Manzoni
Santo Stefano
MAP GENERALIZATIONS
The map illustrated here lists some of the highly regarded vineyards in the Barolo zone by
soil type and is further broken down by the “general” characteristics of each commune.
This word needs to be used cautiously, as it is important to note that all variables are not
constant and generalizations can oversimplify a complex subject. Individual site altitude
and exposure, viticulture and vinification technique, producer style (especially in the case
of Angelo Gaja), and vintage conditions can change these characteristics.
WINE CHARACTERISTICS FROM CASTIGLIONE FALLETTO
• Rich bouquet
• Velvety texture, ranging from medium-bodied to powerful
• Middle ground between very aromatic and very tannic
• Generous boldness and richness; full-bodied and concentrated
WINE CHARACTERISTICS FROM LA MORRA
• Perfumed and graceful (most aromatic, feminine)
• Supple, yet seductive
• Easiest of all to drink young
WINE CHARACTERISTICS FROM SERRALUNGA D'ALBA
• More limestone in soil
• Tannic, powerful, long-aging
• Rich with depth, concentration; the most full-bodied Barolos
WINE CHARACTERISTICS FROM BAROLO
• Broad, open, and youthful
• Plush, velvety, supple, easy-going
• Feminine, yet considerable structure and concentration
WINE CHARACTERISTICS FROM MONFORTE D'ALBA
• Potent structure; uncommon depth of flavor
• Big, bold, dark, and rich
• Most concentrated, firmest Barolos; greatest aging potential
TORTONIAN SOIL (CENTRAL VALLEY):
• Blue tinted (darker in color)
• Compact calcerous marl soil mixed with sand
• Fresher, more fertile
• Rich in magnesium, manganese
• Result: Generally produces wines that are more perfumed, elegant,
softer, rounder, and approachable. Color leans towards a ruby hue.
Wines mature more quickly.
HELVETIAN SOIL (SERRALUNGA VALLEY):
• Chalky beige (lighter in color)
• Looser calcerous marl soil, less fertile
• More reddish weathered sandstone and limestone
• High levels of iron, phosphorous
• Result: Produces wines that generally have more color (brick), body,
aging potential, and are more bold and intense, possessing harsher
tannins. These are structured wines that mature more slowly.