MIGNANEGO “MAXIMUS” BAROLO 2010 DOCG
Sourced from a small, private producer in Barolo’s prestigious, Central Valley commune of La Morra, Mignanego’s “MAXIMUS” Barolo delivers firm tannins and the classic aromas of tar and roses. Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes.
This region tends to produce wines with more perfumed aromas and velvety textures. These wines tend to be less tannic and full bodied than those from the Serralunga Valley and can require less aging. La Morra is the most widely planted and productive region of the Barolo zone, responsible for nearly a third of all wine labeled as Barolo, and produces twice as much wine as the next leading zone of Serralunga d’Alba.
A big, powerful wine, Barolo needs to be matched with foods of similar weight. Paired with light dishes low in protein, such as steamed vegetables, a Barolo will overwhelm the food; its tannins will react with the proteins on the tongue and sides of the mouth, accentuating the bitterness and drying the palate. In its home region of Piedmont, the wines are often paired with meat dishes, heavy pastas and rich risottos; the tannins bind to the food proteins and come across as softer.
Often called the “the king of wines…the wine of kings”, “Maximus” Barolo truly lives up to its reputation!