Vietti "Monvigliero" Barolo DOCG 2021
(Piedmont, Italy) - [JS 98] [WA 97] [WS 97] [WE 97] [VM 95] [JD 95]

About the Winery:
Located in the heart of the Langhe hills, at the top of the village of Castiglione Falletto, the Vietti wine cellar was founded in the late 1800s by Carlo Vietti. Alfredo Currado married Luciana Vietti and is largely responsible for the resurrection of the Arneis grape. Today the estate is led by Luca Currado Vietti and his wife Elena.

In 2016 the historic winery was acquired by Krause Holdings, enabling Luca and Elena Currado, the fourth generation in charge of the Vietti brand, to add a number of prized crus to the estate’s holdings, all while maintaining the family approach for which the cellar has always been known.

About this Wine:
Although the historical records of the Langhe area have always singled out the terroir of the small village of Verduno as one of the most naturally suited to creating remarkable wine, it is only in the last decade that a dedicated narrative has begun to emerge.  This has helped to increase the attention and interest shown in Monvigliero. The area boasts loose, light-colored soil in which the Nebbiolo variety truly comes into its own in a unique way, requiring special winemaking methods (whole-bunch fermentation) to best express its inimitable character.

The “Monvigliero” hillside vineyard has long been considered the most significant cru in Verduno and one of the most valuable in the entire Barolo winegrowing region. Limestone and clay-rich soil with Marls of Sant’Agata, and a south/south-western exposure. Altitude around 240 m asl; the average age of the vines is 44 years, with a density of around 4.500 plants per hectare.

Tasting Notes: ruby-red color. The nose is intense yet delicate, with notes of ripe red berries and fine spices. The unmistakably elegant hints of wild strawberry, rose and cherry are striking on the palate. The tannins are rounded, silky and persistent. Every ounce of the harmony and balance of this cru —one of the Barolo region’s most special —stands out. A wine that has in its aromatic complexity and gustative depth all its distinctive characteristics.

Ratings & Reviews

98 Points - James Suckling:
"Lots of violets, cola and blueberries on the nose, complemented by a clay pot note. Fascinating aromatics. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with polished tannins. A cohesive and complete wine that’s angular and incisive, with subtlety, precision and elegance. Lots of personality in each detail. It needs at least four years to soften. But what a wine." (Jan 2025)

97 Points - Wine Advocate:
"This is the baby in the bunch, representing one of the newest additions to the Vietti portfolio, with the first vintage produced in 2018. The learning curve in Monvigliero is always steep, or so most winemakers tell me, because very few can go to 100% whole-cluster fermentation. Indeed, the 2021 Barolo Monvigliero sees 60% whole clusters. The Vietti team is experienced, and this wine is pristine. This vintage was harvested on September 30th, and maceration was a bit shorter, at 20 days. The wine shows a delicate film of pink salt with garden herbs, lemon leaves and spring flowers. It is a wine of extreme elegance, but I find that this vintage is especially Mediterranean in character. Production is 8,663 bottles." - Monica Larner (Jan 2025)

97 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This red is aromatic and haunting for its strawberry, cherry, rose hip, sweet hay, iron and licorice aromas and flavors. Expressive and harmonious, this is also firmly structured and long on the complex, fruit- and savory-fueled finish. Best from 2029 through 2048. 650 cases made, 150 cases imported." – Bruce Sanderson (Dec 2025)

97 Points & Editor’s Choice - Wine Enthusiast:
"A captivating bouquet of candied red cherries and raspberries intertwines with wild mint and delicate floral notes reminiscent of violet and rose petals. The palate demonstrates both power and finesse, where chewy, well-integrated tannins provide a firm structural foundation without compromising elegance. The wine's depth suggests layers of red fruit preserves and subtle herbal nuances, carried by a refined finish that speaks to Monvigliero's prestigious terroir. Drink from 2027." – Jeff Porter (Nov 2025)

95 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2021 Barolo Monvigliero is another step forward for Vietti. Aromatic and lifted, the 2021 is all class. The stems (60%) are evident but not as strong of a marker as they were in the first years. Stylistically, the Monvigliero is closest to the Ravera, with which it shares a taut, mineral-driven personality." - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2025)

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"For the 2021 Barolo Monvigliero, the estate implemented some whole cluster fermentation with 60% in a sandwiched way in the fermentation and no submerged cap. The nose is lifted and spicy with aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon, red cherries, fresh herbs, and fresh flowers. The palate is elegant and has a light chalky texture and a delicately drying finish. Medium-bodied, it floats on the palate with sweet tannins, and a great refreshing finish. This wine will benefit from another year or more in bottle before drinking over the following 15 to 20 years." – Audrey Frick (May 2025)