Benevelli Piero - Barolo Le Coste di Monforte DOCG 2020

Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, violets, roses, and fine herbs. Elegant and juicy on the palate, with fresh acidity, refined tannins, and a long, mineral finish. A precise Barolo with finesse and depth.

Beautiful with osso buco, wild boar stew, and grilled rack of lamb. Also excellent with truffle risotto, mushroom dishes, and aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Serve at 17 °C.

In Monforte d’Alba, in the hamlet of San Giuseppe, lies the authentic and traditional winery Benevelli Piero, run by Massimo, the son of its namesake, Piero.

Massimo is a modest and hardworking winemaker who, together with his family, produces wine in a traditional way. Large wooden vessels are used exclusively for aging the red cellar-worthy wines. Only the Barolos spend the final year of their maturation in tonneaux. The three Barolos originate from their own MGA vineyards in Monforte d’Alba: Ravera di Monforte, Le Coste di Monforte, and Mosconi.

In addition to these high-quality Barolos, Massimo produces four red wines, each deeply rooted in the traditions of the region: Langhe Freisa, Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, and Langhe Nebbiolo. Very pure, unique, and unadorned.

It is no coincidence that the label reads “Famiglia Contadina” – peasant family. That is how they see themselves, how they have been for over a hundred years, and how they intend to remain. You can find that same simplicity and authenticity in their wines. The house’s vision is clear: the grape and the terroir must remain recognizable in the wine. No excess or tricks, just wine that tells you where it comes from.

Furthermore, Massimo is not someone who attaches much value to PR or marketing. Until recently, there was not even a sign along the road to indicate that you had arrived at the winery.

These are exactly the wineries we love. Authentic, honest, and with respect for the land and traditions.

A winery after our own heart!

Originating from Le Coste di Monforte in Monforte d’Alba, a southern MGA with calcareous soil containing clay, sand, and tuff. The location and soil give the Nebbiolo freshness, minerality, and a precise structure.

Traditionally vinified with a long maceration and subsequently aged in large oak barrels. The classic maturation supports the structure and allows the fruit and terroir to come through clearly.

The 2020 combines fresh red fruit and vibrant acidity with refined tannins and a good structure. Accessible now, but further bottle aging will provide more complexity. Will keep well until approximately 2038–2042.