Collection: Barolo: Cordero di Montezemolo, La Morra

Cordero di Montezemolo: A Legacy of Barolo Excellence in Piedmont

Nestled in the heart of Piedmont’s Langhe region, Cordero di Montezemolo stands as a testament to nearly seven centuries of winemaking heritage. Founded in 1340 when the Falletti family acquired the Monfalletto estate in La Morra, this storied winery has passed through 19 generations of stewardship, seamlessly blending medieval tradition with modern innovation 158. Today, the estate is helmed by Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo and his children, Elena and Alberto, who honor their ancestors’ deep connection to the land while advancing sustainable practices.

Terroir and Iconic Landmarks
At the core of the estate lies the Monfalletto vineyard, a rare, contiguous 28-hectare parcel encircling the hilltop "Cedar of Lebanon," planted in 1856 as a symbol of enduring love. This ancient tree, visible across the Barolo landscape, even serves as a navigational landmark for pilots. The vineyards span prime sites in La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, and Roero, with soils ranging from calcareous clay to sandstone. Since 2017, all vineyards have been certified organic, emphasizing biodiversity and minimal intervention.

Winemaking Philosophy and Signature Wines
Cordero di Montezemolo’s portfolio showcases Piedmont’s indigenous varieties, with a focus on terroir-driven expressions:

Barolo DOCG: The crown jewel, including Monfalletto (a harmonious blend from La Morra’s slopes), Enrico VI (from the historic Villero cru in Castiglione Falletto), and Gattera (a single-vineyard powerhouse).

Classic Langhe Wines: Vibrant Barbera d’Alba, approachable Dolcetto d’Alba, and the aromatic Langhe Arneis Piedmont’s flagship white.

Innovative Blends: Such as Curdè (Nebbiolo-Pinot Nero) and Elioro Chardonnay, aged in oak for complexity.

Winemaking balances tradition with precision: extended maceration for Nebbiolo, native yeast fermentations, and aging in Slavonian oak botti for structure without overpowering fruit.

Legacy and Modern Impact
With 51 hectares under vine and an annual production of 350,000 bottles, Cordero di Montezemolo marries scale with artisanal care. Their wines are praised for "crystalline minerality" and "elegant tannins" by critics like James Suckling and Robert Parker, and embody the soul of Barolo: wines of power (Enrico VI) and finesse (Monfalletto) alike. The estate’s commitment to organic certification and biodiversity reflects a forward-looking vision, ensuring this centuries-old legacy thrives for generations to come.

For connoisseurs, a bottle of Cordero di Montezemolo is more than wine, it is a sip of Piedmont’s history, rooted in the shadow of an ancient cedar. 

Cordero di Montezemolo：皮埃蒙特 Barolo 的七世紀史詩

在皮埃蒙特 Langhe 的核心地帶，Cordero di Montezemolo 酒莊見證了近七個世紀的釀酒傳承。1340 年，Falletti 家族於 La Morra 購入 Monfalletto 莊園奠下根基，歷經 19 代家族傳承，將中世紀傳統與現代革新完美交融。如今由 Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo 與子女 Elena、Alberto 共同執掌，在延續祖先土地信仰的同時，推動永續農法革新。

風土與地標：黎巴嫩雪松
莊園心臟地帶的 Monfalletto 葡萄園（28 公頃連續地塊）環抱著山頂的「黎巴嫩雪松」，這棵 1856 年栽植的古樹，象徵永恆之愛，更是 Barolo 天際線的地標。葡萄園橫跨 La Morra、Castiglione Falletto 與 Roero 的優質地塊，土壤從鈣質黏土到砂岩多變。自 2017 年起，全數葡萄園獲有機認證，強調生物多樣性與低干預管理。

Barolo DOCG 三部曲
Monfalletto：La Morra 坡地混釀，展現櫻桃乾、紫羅蘭與松露的優雅平衡
Enrico VI：Castiglione Falletto 歷史名園 Villero cru 的單一園酒款，結構如哥德式拱頂
Gattera：單一園力量之作，單寧如天鵝絨裹鐵礦

經典 Langhe 酒款
Barbera d'Alba：活潑酸度迸發黑莓與甘草香氣
Dolcetto d'Alba：易飲的紫羅蘭與黑櫻桃風味
Langhe Arneis：皮埃蒙特旗艦白酒，梨子與白桃香氣交織礦物感

革新混釀
Elioro Chardonnay：橡木桶陳年賦予蜂蜜與烤堅果層次

釀造工藝恪守傳統：Nebbiolo 長時間浸皮、天然酵母發酵、斯拉沃尼亞大型橡木桶（botti）陳年，塑造結構卻不掩果實本質。

百年傳承與當代使命
擁有 51 公頃葡萄園，年產約 350,000 瓶，酒莊在規模中堅持工藝精神。James Suckling 盛讚其「水晶礦物感」，Robert Parker 激賞「優雅單寧」，無論是 Enrico VI 的磅礴或 Monfalletto 的細膩，皆詮釋 Barolo 的靈魂。