Teodoro
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A Serralunga d'Alba MGA delivering classic limestone-driven Barolo with structure, power, and austere Nebbiolo character.
Teodoro is a Barolo MGA on the eastern slopes of Serralunga d'Alba, known for structured, powerful Nebbiolo. Its silty-clay limestone soils sit at around 280 metres elevation, producing wines with cherry, spice, and herbaceous notes typical of this sector. MGA status has applied from the 2010 vintage onward.
- Barolo MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) within Serralunga d'Alba commune
- East-facing aspect at approximately 280 metres elevation
- Soils are silty-clay rich in limestone and grey marl alternating with sand
- Part of the Cerretta sector of Serralunga d'Alba MGAs
- Exclusively planted with Nebbiolo
- MGA designations on Barolo labels became official from the 2010 vintage
- Notable producers include Veglio Giovanni e Figli, Cascina Luisin, and Olivero Mario
Location and Geography
Teodoro sits on the eastern slopes of Serralunga d'Alba, one of the most celebrated communes within the Barolo DOCG. Positioned at around 280 metres elevation with an east-facing aspect, the vineyard benefits from morning sun exposure that gradually moderates afternoon heat. Serralunga d'Alba is located in the Langhe hills of Piedmont, where the topography is dominated by steep ridges and deep valleys carved by millennia of erosion. Teodoro falls within the Cerretta sector of Serralunga MGAs, a grouping of geographically proximate vineyard sites sharing broadly similar terroir characteristics.
- Commune: Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo DOCG
- Elevation: approximately 280 metres
- Aspect: east-facing
- Sector: Cerretta group of Serralunga MGAs
Soils and Climate
The soils at Teodoro are silty-clay in texture with a high limestone content, punctuated by alternating layers of grey marl and sand. This Helvetian-era geology, characteristic of Serralunga d'Alba, is known for producing wines with pronounced structure, firm tannins, and strong aging potential. The limestone component contributes mineral tension and supports the natural acidity that defines great Nebbiolo from this commune. The climate is continental and temperate, with extended summer and autumn seasons that allow Nebbiolo, one of Italy's latest-ripening red varieties, to achieve full phenolic maturity. Cool nights during the ripening period preserve aromatic complexity and acidity.
- Silty-clay soils rich in limestone (calcare) and grey marl
- Alternating sand layers add textural variation to the soil profile
- Continental temperate climate with long growing season
- Geology typical of Helvetian-era Serralunga d'Alba
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Nebbiolo from Teodoro produces Barolo in the structured, powerful, and austere style that defines Serralunga d'Alba as a commune. Expect firm tannins and pronounced acidity alongside aromas of red cherry, dried rose, spice, and herbaceous notes. These wines generally require extended cellaring to reveal their full complexity, consistent with the reputation of Serralunga d'Alba for producing some of Barolo's longest-lived expressions. Notable producers working with Teodoro fruit include Veglio Giovanni e Figli, Cascina Luisin, and Olivero Mario. MGA labeling, which allows producers to name specific vineyard sites on the label, became official with the 2010 vintage, giving Teodoro its formal recognition within the broader Barolo classification system.
- Veglio Giovanni e Figli
- Cascina Luisin
- Olivero Mario
Structured and powerful Barolo with firm tannins, bright acidity, and notes of red cherry, dried rose, warm spice, and herbaceous complexity. The limestone-rich soils contribute mineral tension and longevity.
- Cascina Luisin Barolo Teodoro$60-90Cascina Luisin is one of the named producers for this MGA, offering direct Teodoro site expression.Find →
- Veglio Giovanni e Figli Barolo Teodoro$50-75Family producer working with Teodoro fruit, representing a traditional Serralunga d'Alba approach to Nebbiolo.Find →
- Olivero Mario Barolo Teodoro$45-70One of three documented producers for this MGA, providing a benchmark for Teodoro's limestone-driven style.Find →
- Teodoro is an MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) in Serralunga d'Alba; MGA labeling was introduced with the 2010 Barolo vintage
- East-facing aspect at 280 metres elevation; soils are silty-clay with limestone, grey marl, and sand, typical of Serralunga's Helvetian geology
- Serralunga d'Alba soils are among Barolo's most compact and limestone-rich, producing wines with exceptional tannic structure and aging potential
- Teodoro falls within the Cerretta sector of Serralunga MGAs
- Only Nebbiolo is grown; the wine style is structured, austere, and built for cellaring