Scarpa 2018 Barolo Monvigliero DOCG Verduno, Piedmont, Italy

First Vintage Single-Vineyard MGA Nebbiolo

TheScarpa 2018 Barolo Monvigliero DOCG is a landmark winethe first-ever Monvigliero Barolo produced by Scarpa, marking the beginning of a prestigious partnership with one of the most revered crus in the Barolo denomination. Crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grown in Verduno, Monvigliero is widely regarded as the Grand Cru of Barolo, celebrated for its finesse, aromatic lift, and remarkable longevity.

Scarpa, one of Piedmonts most historic and respected producers, is known for wines of purity, elegance, and patience. True to its philosophy, Scarpa vinifies Monvigliero in a traditional, unforced styleallowing terroir, acidity, and Nebbiolos noble tannins to define the wine over time.

The 2018 vintage delivered healthy grapes of exceptional quality, yielding a Barolo that is still youthful yet already expressive, with the structure and balance required for decades of aging.

The Monvigliero Cru (MGA)

Located in Verduno, on the western edge of the Barolo DOCG, Monvigliero is renowned for producing Barolos that combine austerity with elegance, emphasizing floral aromatics, freshness, and mineral precision. The vineyards south and south-west exposure, limestone-rich soils, and elevation of 300 meters create wines of exceptional balance and longevity.

Vineyard & Winemaking Details

• Producer: Scarpa
• Wine: Barolo DOCG Monvigliero (MGA)
• Vintage: 2018 (first Scarpa vintage of Monvigliero)
• Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
• Municipality: Verduno
• Vineyard Area: 0.64 hectares
• Year Planted: 1968
• Altitude: 300 m a.s.l.
• Exposure: South / South-West
• Soil: Loose, light-colored soils rich in limestone, sand, and micro-elements
• Farming: SQNPI certified (integrated, low-impact viticulture)
• Harvest: Hand-harvested (October 8, 2018)

Vinification & Aging

• 24 days skin maceration in French Allier oak vats
• Two manual pump-overs daily
• Malolactic fermentation completed in spring 2019
• 32 months aging in a 30-hl French Allier oak cask
• 18 months bottle aging before release
• Alcohol: 13.9%

Tasting Notes

• Color: Rich, shiny garnet red
• Aroma: Violet, rose petals, wild berries, orange peel, cocoa, tobacco, fine spices
• Palate: Structured and precise with important body, vibrant acidity, and youthful yet refined tannins
• Finish: Long, mineral, spicy, and persistent

Cellaring Potential

20+ years
Scarpa expects optimal balance to emerge in approximately 10 years, with continued evolution well beyond.

Pairing Suggestions

• Braised meats
• Game dishes
• Truffle-based recipes
• Slow-cooked beef or venison

Critical Acclaim

• 92 James Suckling
• 92 Wein.plus
• 92 Falstaff

Why This Wine Matters

• First Monvigliero Barolo ever produced by Scarpa
• One of Barolos most prestigious MGAs
• Old vines planted in 1968
• Traditional, long-aging Barolo style
• Built for serious collectors and long-term cellaring

This is a benchmark Barolo that captures the refined soul of Verduno and Scarpas century-long dedication to timeless Piedmont wines.