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Sant'Anna

sant-AN-na

A La Morra MGA in the upper western reaches of Barolo, producing perfumed, silken Nebbiolo with early approachability.

Sant'Anna is an official Barolo MGA situated in the upper western area of La Morra commune, Piedmont. The site features a south to southwest aspect over Tortonian marls, calcareous sandstones, and clay soils. Wines from this designation follow the elegant, aromatic style characteristic of La Morra.

Key Facts
  • Officially recognized as a Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva (MGA) under the 2010 Barolo MGA classification system
  • Located in the upper western area of La Morra commune within Barolo DOCG
  • South to southwest aspect supports consistent Nebbiolo ripening
  • Soils include Tortonian marls, calcareous sandstones, sand, clay, and limestone
  • Continental climate with significant diurnal range; autumn fog moderates ripening
  • Wines reflect the La Morra house style: elegant, perfumed, and approachable in youth
  • Tenuta L'Illuminata is the notable producer associated with this MGA

📍Location and Classification

Sant'Anna sits in the upper western portion of La Morra, one of the most celebrated communes within Barolo DOCG. It holds official MGA status, a designation introduced in 2010 to formally recognize and map the historic individual vineyard sites of Barolo. The south to southwest aspect is well suited to Nebbiolo, the sole permitted grape variety across all Barolo production.

🌍Soils and Climate

The soils at Sant'Anna reflect the Tortonian geology common to La Morra, combining marls, calcareous sandstones, sand, clay, and limestone. This mix of fine-textured, mineral-rich material is associated with the softer, more aromatic expression of Nebbiolo found across La Morra. The continental climate delivers the significant diurnal temperature variation Nebbiolo requires for aromatic development, while autumn fog characteristically slows the final stages of ripening.

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Wines from Sant'Anna express the classic La Morra character: lifted aromatics, floral perfume, red fruit, and silken tannins. Accessible earlier than many Barolo sites, with underlying structure that rewards some cellaring.

Food Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary and garlicTajarin pasta with truffle butterBraised beef cheek or osso bucoAged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno cheeseWild mushroom risotto
Wines to Try
  • Tenuta L'Illuminata Barolo Sant'Anna$45-75
    The sole notable producer from this MGA, offering direct expression of Sant'Anna's elegant La Morra character.Find →
How to Say It
Sant'Annasant-AN-na
La Morrala MOR-ra
Menzione Geografica Aggiuntivamen-TSYO-neh jeo-GRA-fee-ka ah-joon-TEE-va
📝Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS
  • Sant'Anna is an MGA within La Morra, one of the key communes of Barolo DOCG
  • The 2010 Barolo MGA system formally codified individual vineyard sites like Sant'Anna
  • South to southwest aspect over Tortonian marls and calcareous sandstones defines the site
  • La Morra MGAs, including Sant'Anna, are associated with elegant, aromatic, approachable Nebbiolo
  • Tenuta L'Illuminata is the notable producer linked to this MGA
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La MorraBarolo DOCGMenzione Geografica Aggiuntiva (MGA)NebbioloTortonian soils in BaroloLanghe