BORGOGNO
Langhe Rosso Pinin
2024
- Organic Agriculture / In Conversion
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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Product notes
A blend of 3 indigenous Piedmont grape varieties, Dolcetto and Freisa, grown on clay-limestone soils. The plots are exposed to the East/Northeast. The grape varieties are vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. The wines then undergo a short aging period, mostly in concrete tanks and the rest in Slavonian oak casks, before being blended and bottled.
Tasting notes
Pinin has a pleasant fragrance of red fruits, cherries, spices, and roses. The palate is elegant and offers black and red fruits, plums, sage, roses, and spices. A combination of refreshing and youthful charm with a tight backbone.