Eraldo Viberti Barolo del Comune di La Morra 2019
Full-bodied red wine, crafted in a traditional yet approachable style that balances structural power with aromatic finesse. · Azienda Agricola Eraldo Viberti is a boutique, family-owned estate located in the heart of La Morra, Piedmont. Known for crafting traditional yet meticulously managed Barolos, the winery focuses heavily on low yields, expressive terroir, and minimal intervention in the cellar to highlight the elegance typical of La Morra.
Vintage: 2019 is widely heralded as an exceptional, classic vintage in Piedmont. It featured a balanced growing season with adequate winter rainfall, a warm summer without extreme heatwaves, and a gentle autumn that allowed Nebbiolo to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness while retaining vibrant acidity.
Type
Full-bodied red wine, crafted in a traditional yet approachable style that balances structural power with aromatic finesse.
Producer
Azienda Agricola Eraldo Viberti is a boutique, family-owned estate located in the heart of La Morra, Piedmont. Known for crafting traditional yet meticulously managed Barolos, the winery focuses heavily on low yields, expressive terroir, and minimal intervention in the cellar to highlight the elegance typical of La Morra.
Country
Italy, an Old World wine powerhouse with a history spanning thousands of years, strict DOCG/DOC wine laws, diverse regional microclimates, and an unmatched array of native grape varieties.
Vintage
2019 is widely heralded as an exceptional, classic vintage in Piedmont. It featured a balanced growing season with adequate winter rainfall, a warm summer without extreme heatwaves, and a gentle autumn that allowed Nebbiolo to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness while retaining vibrant acidity.
Region & Appellation
Piedmont, Italy, Barolo DOCG, specifically designated as Barolo del Comune di La Morra, emphasizing the village-level classification within the broader Barolo appellation known for producing more perfumed, elegant styles.
Grape Varieties
100% Nebbiolo, a notoriously finicky grape known for pale translucent color, high natural acidity, firm nebbiolo tannins, and complex aromas of red fruit, tar, and roses.
Color & Appearance
Translucent pale ruby with signature garnet rim variations indicative of Nebbiolo, showing moderate to high viscosity with slow-moving legs.
Aroma Profile
Intense and complex bouquet dominated by dried red cherries, wild strawberries, withered red roses, subtle hints of fresh tar, sweet licorice, forest floor, and delicate undertones of aromatic herbs and baking spice.
Tasting Notes
A harmonious and structured palate opening with soaring red berry fruit, evolving into savory mid-palate notes of leather, truffle, and wet earth, anchored by a long, lingering, and mineral-driven finish.
Flavor Profile
Flavors of sour cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate fruit layered with complex non-fruit notes of dried tobacco, anise, white truffle, crushed stone, and subtle oak-derived vanilla.
Body & Texture
Medium-full body with a silky yet firm textural grip, offering a powerful core of concentrated fruit balanced seamlessly by polished, velvety tannins.
Acidity & Tannins
High, mouth-watering acidity characteristic of Nebbiolo paired with firm, structured, yet remarkably fine-grained tannins that provide immense structure without feeling overly astringent.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with zero residual sugar, perfectly balanced by high acidity and concentrated fruit extract.
Alcohol Content
Approximately 14.5% ABV, typical for modern Barolo vintages, providing warmth and depth that complements the wine's powerful structure.
Aging & Oak
Aged for extended periods in traditional large Slavonian oak casks (botti), which softens the aggressive tannins of Nebbiolo while preserving its delicate floral and red fruit aromatics without imparting heavy vanilla or toast flavors.
Food Pairings
Ideal with rich Piedmontese classics like braised beef (Brasato al Barolo), tajarin pasta with white truffles, roasted game, wild boar ragù, and aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 16-18°C in large, tulip-shaped Burgundy or universal wine glasses. Decanting for 2 to 3 hours is highly recommended to allow the aromatic profile to fully open up.
Price Range
Estimated retail price range of $50 to $90 USD, representing solid value for a high-quality, village-designated Barolo from a reputable boutique producer.
Quality Assessment
Estimated score of 93-95 points, placing it securely in the premium to super-premium tier with excellent critical appeal for collectors seeking classic La Morra expression.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, destemmed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel or concrete vats with extended maceration on the skins, followed by aging in traditional large oak casks.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soils rich in marl (Tortonian soils) in La Morra, which impart elegance, perfume, and softer tannins compared to the sandier or heavier soils of other Barolo communes.
History & Heritage
Eraldo Viberti represents the artisanal soul of La Morra, maintaining multi-generational winemaking traditions that prioritize vineyard health and authentic regional expression.
Interesting Facts
La Morra is home to the famous Belvedere viewpoint and boasts some of the highest elevation vineyards in the Barolo zone, contributing significantly to the aromatic lift found in its wines.
Cellaring Potential
Excellent cellaring potential. While approachable with decanting now, it will continue to evolve gracefully over 10 to 20 years, reaching its peak maturity around 2029 to 2039.
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Elio Grasso Barolo, Roberto Voerzio Barolo di La Morra, Marchesi di Barolo, and Vietti Barolo Castiglione.