Regions

Piantà

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A classified Barolo MGA within Castiglione Falletto, producing Nebbiolo under the continental warmth of the Langhe.

Piantà is a Barolo MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) located in the commune of Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont. As a classified vineyard site within the Barolo DOCG, it is dedicated to Nebbiolo. Casavecchia is among the producers associated with this site.

Location and Classification

Piantà is one of the officially recognized MGAs within the Barolo DOCG, situated in the commune of Castiglione Falletto in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. The MGA system, formalized to identify distinct vineyard sites, places Piantà among the named crus that producers may cite on their labels when sourcing fruit exclusively from that site. Castiglione Falletto is one of the eleven communes entitled to produce Barolo, and its MGAs are recognized for contributing wines of character within the broader denomination.

Parent commune: Castiglione Falletto
Parent appellation: Barolo DOCG
Region: Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Classification: Barolo MGA

Key Facts

Classified as a Barolo MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva)
Located within the commune of Castiglione Falletto
Falls under the Barolo DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo is the sole grape variety grown
Climate is continental, warm and temperate with extended summer and autumn
Casavecchia is a notable producer working with this MGA

Climate and Grape Growing

The climate at Piantà is continental in character, warm and temperate, with extended summer and autumn seasons. This pattern is typical of the Langhe and is well suited to the long growing season that Nebbiolo requires to achieve full phenolic ripeness. Nebbiolo is the only grape variety cultivated in this MGA, consistent with Barolo DOCG regulations requiring the wine to be produced from 100% Nebbiolo.

Continental climate with warm, extended summers and autumns
Nebbiolo is the only permitted and planted variety
Extended growing season supports Nebbiolo's late-ripening character

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Flavor Profile

As a Nebbiolo-based Barolo from Castiglione Falletto, wines from this MGA are expected to reflect the grape's hallmark characteristics: firm tannins, high acidity, and aromas of red cherry, dried rose, tar, and leather, with the structure typical of the denomination.

Food Pairings

Braised beef short ribs or osso bucoTruffle-based pasta such as tajarin al tartufoAged Piedmontese cheeses like CastelmagnoRoasted lamb with herbsWild boar or game ragù

Wines to Try

Casavecchia Barolo Piantà$50-90
Casavecchia is the noted producer working directly with the Piantà MGA in Castiglione Falletto.
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How to Say It

Piantàpyan-TAH

MGAem-jee-AH

Castiglione Fallettocas-teel-YOH-neh fah-LET-toh

Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS

Piantà is an officially classified Barolo MGA within the commune of Castiglione Falletto
All Barolo MGAs require wines to be produced from 100% Nebbiolo
The climate in the Langhe is continental, characterized by warm summers and extended autumns that allow Nebbiolo to ripen fully
Castiglione Falletto is one of eleven communes permitted to produce Barolo DOCG
The MGA designation may appear on labels when fruit comes exclusively from the named vineyard site

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