Barolo (2020)

About this wine

This Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shows the firm, aromatic style that has made Piedmont famous. The nose opens with Rose, Red Cherry, Nutmeg, and Black Pepper, then shifts into darker hints of Licorice and Laurel as it sits in the glass. On the palate, Cherry and Plum lead the way, with Orange Peel and Licorice adding a savory, layered feel. The tannins are present and structured, but the wine keeps its energy through a bright, mouthwatering line that carries the flavor well beyond the first sip. Casa E. di Mirafiore has roots that stretch back to the royal history of Piedmont, and that old Barolo heritage comes through here in a style that feels traditional, steady, and unmistakably grounded in place. What makes this bottle especially appealing is the way it balances perfume and power without losing its sense of clarity.

About the grape

Nebbiolo is the single grape behind Barolo, a Nebbiolo variety that likely developed in the Langhe hills of Piedmont and whose name comes from the local word for fog, nebbia. The variety is prized for its thin skins and late ripening, it is often planted on calcareous clay soils like those around Serralunga d Alba and trained with Guyot or simple cordon systems to control vigor, and common clonal material includes Lampia, Michet and Rosé which are used across the region. In the Casa E. di Mirafiore Barolo 2020 the estate tends Nebbiolo organically across its Barolo and Serralunga holdings, harvests for full phenolic maturity, and follows traditional long maceration and aging practices that let Nebbiolo contribute structure and terroir expression to the wine.

Quick facts

• 🍃 The 2020 Barolo from Casa E. di Mirafiore is produced under the estate’s organic regime that was established in 2018, so the wine carries an organic story from vine to bottle.
• 🏰 Casa E. di Mirafiore traces back to 1878 and was founded by Count Emanuele Alberto Guerrieri, giving the bottle a real aristocratic and royal-era pedigree.
• 🛢️ Unlike many modern Barolos, Mirafiore ages its Barolo in very large oak casks ranging from about 2,000 to 14,000 litres, which softens oak influence and preserves Nebbiolo’s floral notes.
• ⛰️ The fruit for Mirafiore Barolo comes from historic sites in Serralunga d’Alba and Barolo, often from higher-altitude plots that help give the 2020 vintage its classic structure and lift.
• 🧑‍🍳 Today the Mirafiore estate is part of a modern revival led by high-profile Italian entrepreneur Oscar Farinetti, linking this traditional Barolo to a contemporary food and wine renaissance.

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Producer

Casa E. di Mirafiore was established in 1878 by Emanuele Alberto Guerrieri, Count of Mirafiore and son of Italy's first king, Victor Emmanuel II. Under his leadership, the winery gained international acclaim for its Barolo wines. The estate faced challenges during the Great Depression, leading to its closure in 1931. In 2008, the winery was revitalized by Oscar Farinetti, founder of Eataly, who restored its commitment to traditional winemaking and organic practices.