Mirafiore Barolo Paiagallo 2017

Wine Enthusiast

Decanter

Vinous

James Suckling

Wine Advocate

ProducerCasa E. di Mirafiore

StyleRed

RegionItaly · Comune di Barolo, Piedmont

GrapesNebbiolo 100%

Vintage2017

Alcohol14%

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About the wine

Paiagallo, the single-vineyard cru of Mirafiore, Italy’s royal Barolo, in the commune of Barolo. Plum, tobacco leaf, rose, cinnamon and dried mushroom, with rich yet elegant vanilla and spice from French oak. Its tannins are softer and more approachable than those of Serralunga Barolo.

Tasting notes

NoseRipe plum, Tobacco, Mint, Rosemary, Cinnamon, Dried mushroom

PalateVery dense, close-knit tannins give structure, together with softness and balance.

Winemaking

VinificationDestemmed and crushed grapes are warmed to 32–33°C, with frequent pump-overs during the first three days. As alcohol rises, the temperature is lowered to about 25°C to avoid excessive tannin extraction. Délestage is carried out during 20–30 days of maceration, and malolactic fermentation follows straight after alcoholic fermentation in tanks at about 20°C.

AgeingTwo years in Allier oak casks (2,000–14,000 L), fined if necessary and bottled; released after at least one year in bottle.

VineyardLa Villa, in the village of Barolo, 320–370 m, east and south-east facing.

Serving

Serving temperature18°C

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Highlights

Wine Enthusiast Cellar Selection 96 points, Decanter 94 points. The Paiagallo single vineyard in the commune of Barolo — a Barolo cru that is more approachable than Serralunga.

Food pairing

Hanwoo sirloin · Braised short ribs · Rack of lamb · Beef steak · Truffle dishes · Grana Padano

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