{"product_id":"arnaldo-rivera-undicicomuni-barolo","title":"Terre del Barolo \"Undicicomuni Arnaldo Rivera\" Barolo- Piedmont Italy","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terre del Barolo is one of Piedmont's most storied cooperative wineries, founded in 1958 by Arnaldo Rivera — schoolteacher, partisan, and longtime mayor of Castiglione Falletto — with a mission to unite small growers and protect the future of Barolo. The Arnaldo Rivera label, launched in 2017 to honor his legacy, represents the pinnacle of that cooperative vision. The Undicicomuni — named for the eleven communes of the Barolo DOCG — is a multi-village blend that draws from Terre del Barolo's unmatched access to some of the Langhe's most prestigious vineyard sites, offering a panoramic portrait of the appellation in a single bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Barolo DOCG spans eleven communes across the Langhe hills of Piedmont, each contributing distinct soil profiles that have been shaped over millions of years by the receding Padano Sea. The western communes of La Morra and Barolo are defined by younger, clay-rich Sant'Agata marl soils that yield rounder, more aromatic wines, while the eastern communes of Serralunga d'Alba and Castiglione Falletto are characterized by older, more compact Helvetian-era formations — alternating marl and sandstone — that drive greater structure, austerity, and longevity. By sourcing across all eleven communes, the Undicicomuni captures both poles of the appellation and everything in between. The continental climate of the Langhe — with its warm summers, cold winters, and the characteristic autumn fog (nebbia) that lends Nebbiolo its name — completes the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garnet ruby of classic medium depth, with the brick-tinged rim that signals Nebbiolo's naturally high acidity and moderate pigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e An intricate and expressive bouquet of cherry, red currant, and dried rose anchors the aromatics, layered with spiced cedar, leather, and scorched earth. Secondary notes of star anise, cinnamon, dried herbs, and a whisper of tar add complexity and unmistakably Nebbiolo character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate is full-bodied, structured, and savory, with ripe dark cherry and crushed raspberry fruit framed by the variety's signature firm, dusty tannins and a backbone of lively acidity. A shorter oak aging regime — 26 months in a combination of large French casks and second- and third-passage tonneaux, followed by six months in concrete — keeps the fruit expressive and the oak well-integrated without overpowering the wine's inherent elegance. Wild herb, fig, and anise notes persist from mid-palate through to a long, refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is long and vibrant, with lingering notes of tar, dried spice, and wild herbs that build in complexity as the wine winds down. There is genuine structural tension here, with the tannins still present but already showing integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e🥩 Meat: Slow-braised lamb shanks with rosemary, roasted beef tenderloin with truffle, or traditional Piedmontese brasato al Barolo \u003cbr\u003e🥦 Vegetarian: Porcini mushroom risotto, truffle-laced egg pasta, or roasted root vegetables with aged balsamic \u003cbr\u003e🧀 Charcuterie Board: Aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Castelmagno, hazelnut paste, prosciutto di Parma, and dark chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2019 vintage was exceptional in Barolo — warm and dry with excellent concentration and freshness — and the Undicicomuni captures those conditions beautifully across its multi-commune blend. This is the rare cooperative wine that genuinely punches above its weight, delivering the complexity and structural ambition of Barolo at an accessible price point. Serve at 17–18°C with at least 30–45 minutes of decanting; best from 2026 through 2043, with the structure to reward patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV %): \u003c\/strong\u003e14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes sourced from approximately 400 member growers cultivating roughly 650 hectares across all eleven Barolo communes; conventional viticulture managed plot by plot across diverse elevations and exposures \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cantina Terre del Barolo \/ Arnaldo Rivera \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld World \/ New World:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old World \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003eBarolo DOCG, Langhe, Piedmont \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nebbiolo 100% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Red. Nebbiolo is one of the world's great noble varieties — thin-skinned yet deeply structured, with naturally high acidity and formidable tannins that demand time to resolve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Destemming and crushing in a protected atmosphere; cold pre-fermentation maceration at 12–14°C for 2 days; alcoholic fermentation at 28–30°C on skins for approximately 13 days with pumping over and délestage; aging 26 months in French oak (75% large barrels, 25% second and third-use tonneaux); 6 months further aging in concrete tanks prior to bottling \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass bottle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monsieur Touton","offers":[{"title":"2019","offer_id":42561768685666,"sku":"P-10083","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/3962\/5276\/files\/IMG_6664.jpg?v=1775675864","url":"https:\/\/binendswine.com\/products\/arnaldo-rivera-undicicomuni-barolo","provider":"Bin Ends... 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