San Ponzio
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A hamlet in Barolo's Vergne area, named for the patron saint Pontius and home to Nebbiolo of western aspect.
San Ponzio is a hamlet location within the Barolo commune of Piedmont, associated with Nebbiolo cultivation. Its name derives from Saint Pontius, the patron saint of the village of Vergne. Its status as an official Barolo MGA remains unclear.
Location and Identity
San Ponzio is a hamlet name within the Barolo commune in Piedmont, Italy, situated inside the boundaries of the Barolo DOCG. The site takes a western aspect. The name itself traces back to Saint Pontius, the patron saint of Vergne, the village within the Barolo commune with which this area is associated. Whether San Ponzio holds formal recognition as an official Barolo Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva (MGA) is not confirmed by available sources.
- Commune: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- Appellation: Barolo DOCG
- Aspect: Western
- MGA status: unconfirmed
- Located in the Barolo commune, Piedmont, Italy
- Falls within the Barolo DOCG appellation
- Western-facing aspect
- Nebbiolo is the sole grape variety grown
- Name derives from Saint Pontius, patron saint of Vergne village
- Classification as an official Barolo MGA is unconfirmed
- Notable producers include Collina San Ponzio and Viberti
Wine Character
As with all Barolo DOCG wines, San Ponzio produces red wines from 100% Nebbiolo. Wines from this area are described as showing a complex nose with floral and spicy notes, full-bodied structure, lively acidity, and soft tannins, reflecting the general character of Barolo from the western side of the appellation.
- Grape: Nebbiolo exclusively
- Style: Full-bodied red wine with floral and spicy aromas
- Structure: Lively acidity with soft tannins
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- Collina San Ponzio Barolo$35-55Named directly for the hamlet, offering a direct expression of this western Barolo location.
- Viberti Barolo$40-65Viberti is a noted Barolo producer associated with the San Ponzio area.
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- San Ponzio is a hamlet within the Barolo commune, not a confirmed official MGA
- The name derives from Saint Pontius, patron saint of the village of Vergne
- Western aspect is the key geographic characteristic on record
- Only Nebbiolo is grown here, as required throughout the Barolo DOCG
- Producers associated with the area include Collina San Ponzio and Viberti
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