MAURO VEGLIO BAROLO GATTERA 2021 - red

Style: Savoury & DetailedIn his armoury are an enviable set of holding including La Morra-based crus Arborina, Gattera and Rocche dell’Annunziata as well as Daniela’s ‘dowry’ vineyard of Castelletto in Monforte d’Alba. All are made into individual cru bottlings and a normale draws fruit from younger vine material in Arborina and Castelleto predominantly. In the cantina things are kept pretty simple with short fermentations in stainless steel before malolactic and elevage in barrique. The percentage of new oak for the crus hovers around 50% (slighlty higher for the Rocche) and the normale is mostly second passage. The finished wines are an exercise in “good modern”, retaining transparent vineyard characteristics and energetic fruit profiles. The oak is undoubtedly a feature in greater or lesser degrees depending on vintage and vineyard but it plays a supporting role rather than overwhelming. This is an evolutionary thing as well with slight tweaks having been made over the years wihtout sacrificing Veglio’s strong belief in the efficacy of his style. A great La Morra address making superbly consistent and expressive Barolo. MICHAEL MCNAMARA The Mauro Veglio 2021 Gattera is another knock-out new release from this excellent estate. It opens with heady aromas of mature woodland berry, fragrant purple flower, exotic dark spice and a whiff of eucalyptus while the delicious, elegantly structured palate features ripe black cherry, raspberry compote, vanilla and licorice. Hailing from estate grapes in La Morra, it's a great expression of the site and of the vintage. KERIN O'KEEFEThe 2021 Barolo Gattera is fabulous. Rich and ample in the glass, the Gattera marries the natural richness of this southeast-facing site with the greater transparency that is common in the Veglio Barolos today. The 2021 possesses striking inner sweetness and perfume that blossoms in the mid-palate and expands to fill out all the layers. There's terrific breadth here. ANTONIO GALLONIThe Mauro Veglio 2021 Barolo Gattera comes from a site in La Morra, and you taste the softness and the delicate nature of this site. This village tends to make the silkiest and sometimes the most accessible expressions of Barolo. This balanced vintage shows pretty floral and fruit nuances and a hint of dusty limestone. A release of 8,500 bottles, Gattera closes with silky tannins. Fruit comes from 70-year-old vines MONICA LARNERRegion : Piedmont, ITALYVariety : Nebbiolo ABV: 14%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.