BORGOGNO
Barolo
2004
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Piedmont
Appellation
Barolo
Varietal(s)
Nebbiolo
100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website
About this winery
Borgogno was established in 1761 by Bartolomeo Borgogno and has long been one of the most recognized names in Piedmont. Evidence of the estate's fame comes from the selection of Borgogno Barolo as the wine served at the celebration dinner for the Italian Unification in 1861. From this point on it was one of the House of Savoy's official suppliers and was regularly served to visiting dignitaries. Over the years the estate has acquired some beautiful holdings including vineyards in the Crus of...
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Tasting notes
A blend of Borgogno's three Barolo Crus, Cannubi, Fossati and Liste, this 'regular' Barolo is an incredible value coming from the Borgogno library. A classic Barolo nose of red cherries and violets leads to a palate filled with red fruits, licorice, earth and forest herb notes. This is fantastic.
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