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Montaribaldi

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A south-facing Barbaresco MGA named after an ancient road, producing Nebbiolo of elegance and refined tannin structure.

Montaribaldi is an official MGA within Barbaresco DOCG, situated in the Barbaresco commune at 270 metres elevation. The vineyard faces south over calcareous marl soils, producing Nebbiolo with elegant structure and refined tannins. It is one of 66 MGAs formally established in Barbaresco DOCG in 2007.

Key Facts
  • Official Barbaresco DOCG MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva)
  • Located in the commune of Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
  • Elevation: 270 m at the Sorì Montaribaldi vineyard
  • South-facing aspect
  • Soils: calcareous marl and fine calcareous Typic Ustorthent
  • Sole permitted grape: Nebbiolo
  • One of 66 official MGAs established in Barbaresco DOCG in 2007

📍Location and Terroir

Montaribaldi sits within the commune of Barbaresco in Piedmont, one of 66 officially designated MGAs in the Barbaresco DOCG. The vineyard known as Sorì Montaribaldi sits at 270 metres elevation with a south-facing aspect, a combination that ensures reliable ripening of Nebbiolo in the region's temperate continental climate. Soils here are calcareous marl with fine and calcareous Typic Ustorthent, a profile typical of the best Barbaresco sites and well suited to producing structured yet refined Nebbiolo.

  • Elevation of 270 m at the Sorì Montaribaldi site
  • South-facing aspect supports full Nebbiolo ripening
  • Calcareous marl soils contribute to the site's characteristic structure
  • Located within the Barbaresco commune, Piedmont

📜History and Name

The MGA designation for Montaribaldi was formalised in 2007 when the Barbaresco DOCG established its full list of 66 Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive. The name itself derives from the Montaribaldi road, an ancient route that historically connected the towns of Alba and Canelli, underscoring the deep-rooted cultural and agricultural heritage of this part of the Langhe.

  • MGA designation formalised in 2007 as part of the Barbaresco DOCG system
  • Named after the historic Montaribaldi road linking Alba and Canelli
  • One of 66 recognised MGAs within the Barbaresco DOCG
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Nebbiolo from Montaribaldi shows an elegant, medium to full-bodied character with refined tannins. The south-facing calcareous marl soils contribute to wines with structure and aromatic complexity typical of well-situated Barbaresco MGAs.

Food Pairings
Braised Piedmontese beef with rosemaryTajarin pasta with truffle or meat ragùAged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno cheeseRoasted lamb with herbsWild mushroom risotto
Wines to Try
  • Azienda Agricola Montaribaldi Barbaresco Sorì Montaribaldi$40-70
    The estate producer bearing the MGA name, crafting Barbaresco directly from the Sorì Montaribaldi site.Find →
How to Say It
Montaribaldimon-ta-ri-BAL-di
Sorì Montaribaldiso-REE mon-ta-ri-BAL-di
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📝Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS
  • Montaribaldi is one of 66 official MGAs in Barbaresco DOCG, established in 2007
  • Located in the Barbaresco commune; elevation 270 m; south aspect
  • Soils are calcareous marl and fine calcareous Typic Ustorthent
  • Only Nebbiolo is grown; wines are described as elegant with refined tannins
  • The name derives from an ancient road connecting Alba and Canelli
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