Ratings
Scored in the low 90s by critics; Wine Enthusiast 93 points
Identity
| Producer | Enrico Serafino |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red with garnet reflections |
| Aroma | Aromas of currant, licorice, tobacco, spices, coffee, leather, raspberry liquor, alpine herbs, cedar, dried rose, dried Amarena cherry, sandalwood, camphor, chalky minerality |
| Palate | Full-bodied, harmonic and smooth with chewy tannins, bright persistent acidity, firm tannins, complex and balanced structure |
| Finish | Pleasant finish with fine-grained tannins, elegant and lasting, with notes of spices and leather |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with special occasions and lunch with family; ideal with rich meat dishes, game, truffles, and aged cheeses |
| Aging Potential | Drink from 2024 to 2042; medium to long aging potential |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged in large oak casks |
| Fermentation | Traditional fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | clay and limestone soils |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Nebbiolo grapes cultivated with sustainable methods on clay and limestone soils in the communes of Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra, and Monforte |
Interesting facts
| Enrico Serafino winery dates back to 1878, family-run with artisanal approach; Monclivio is estate bottled and known for powerful elegance |