Fratelli Borgogno
Barolo 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Matured in 25-50 hl Slavonian oak barrels (Garbellotto), with duration varying depending on the vintage; usually bottled in summer and aged in bottle in a horizontal position for about six months. |
- Wine and grape: Barolo DOCG 2021, 100% Nebbiolo, still red (Fratelli Borgogno)
- Origin: Novello (Piedmont), 350 m; south/south-east exposure; limestone and clay soil
- Vinification: hand-picked in October; 15-20 days maceration in wooden vats
- Ageing: Slavonian oak 25-50 hl (Garbellotto); around 6 months in bottle
- Profile and awards: herbs, berries, spices; 14% vol; Robert Parker 90, Vinous 92
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Classico Fratelli Borgogno is a still red wine made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, a pure expression of Piedmont. The renowned Barolo designation defines a style in which structure and balance blend harmoniously. In the glass, it displays a ruby colour with garnet highlights, opening up to an aromatic bouquet dominated by medicinal herbs, wild berries and spicy notes. On the palate, it offers a fresh sip, supported by silky and persistent tannins that outline a clear and extremely refined flavour profile, completed by maturation in oak barrels.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the municipality of Novello, in the hilly heart of Piedmont. The vineyards, situated at around three hundred and fifty metres above sea level, benefit from optimal southern and south-eastern exposure. The Guyot-trained rows sink their roots into soil rich in limestone and clay. This geological matrix is fundamental, as it supports the dense tannic structure and ensures a profound gustatory tension. The area's soil and climate conditions favour precise organoleptic development, enhancing the purity of the fruit and the typical qualities of the terroir.
How it is produced
The manual harvest takes place in October, followed by careful processing in the cellar. The extraction process involves submerged cap maceration in wooden vats for fifteen to twenty days. Frequent punch-downs allow optimal management of colour and polyphenolic content. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously in steel containers. The maturation phase takes place in Slavonian oak barrels, with timing adapted to best enhance the harvest. The process concludes with a six-month ageing period in a horizontal position, allowing the wine to achieve complete aromatic stability.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
90/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1897
- Oenologist: Marco Bolla, Emanuela Bolla, Luca Sarotto
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 12
At the time of his death, he left the family house and cellar to Lodovico Borgogno. In that house, Lodovico Borgogno passed on to his sons Serio and Battista the art of wine-making and the deep love for his land. When he died, Serio and Battista Borgogno inherited some land and a small farmhouse in Cannubi.
With foresight, Serio & Battista Borgogno managed to turn their dream into reality: building their house and their winery on top of Cannubi, buying more vineyards all around for a total of 3 ha, in the heart of Cannubi. They were able to grasp the great potential of a place that is now worldwide known and that is considered one of the best cru in Barolo. Read more
| Name | Fratelli Borgogno Barolo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Fratelli Borgogno |
| Origin | Novello (Piemonte, Italia) |
| Climate | Altitude: 350 m a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-East. |
| Soil composition | Limestone and clay |
| Cultivation system | Traditional Guyot |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation | About 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Maceration with an emerged cap for about 15-20 days in wooden vats with frequent pumping over; spontaneous malolactic fermentation in steel |
| Wine making | Maceration with the cap emerged for about 15-20 days in wooden vats (depending on the vintage) with frequent pump-overs; spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. |
| Aging | Matured in 25-50 hl Slavonian oak barrels (Garbellotto), with duration varying depending on the vintage; usually bottled in summer and aged in bottle in a horizontal position for about six months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |