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| Drinking window: Drink between 2023 and 2033 (based on 34 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 2 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Eric Guido on 2/1/2020 & rated 93 points: The Brunate has really come along since the last time I tasted it. At first, the bouquet seemed quite restrained, yet it quickly blossomed in the glass to reveal mineral-infused bright cherry, with dusty florals, crushed stone and hints of undergrowth. On the palate, I found fleshy textures, offset by brisk acids and tart cherry, as sweet spices and minerals saturated the senses beneath a layer of fine tannin. The finish was long, dark and structured, as dried red fruits resonated above a cloak of tannin and minerals. Today, the Brunate comes across as the most classic and balanced of Boglietti’s 2015s. (2807 views) | | | Tasted by Eric Guido on 4/2/2019 & rated 92 points: The nose was withdrawn at first, taking time to open in the glass, showing a mix of cherries and stone dust with hints of dried roses. On the palate, I found a sweet and spicy display, given further liveliness through zesty acids, as ripe red fruits and late-coming tannin saturated the senses. The finish was long with tart berries fighting for a chance to show, as grippy tannin clenched the palate. As backward as this is today, I have a feeling there’s something special in store for us down the road. (1291 views) |
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Vinous, 2015 Barolo – The Late Releases (Nov 2019) (11/1/2019)
(Enzo Boglietti Barolo Brunate Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Walter Speller
JancisRobinson.com (5/15/2019)
(Enzo Boglietti, Brunate Barolo Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (4/16/2019)
(Enzo Boglietti Barolo Brunate, Red, Italy) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Brook
Decanter, SB Barolo 2015 (11/26/2018)
(Enzo Boglietti, Brunate, Barolo, La Morra, Piedmont, Italy, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (11/26/2018)
(Enzo Boglietti, Brunate Barolo Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Enzo Boglietti Producer websiteNebbioloNebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.
Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential.
"Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest.
Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October.
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Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTrackerBrunateLocated on the southern border of the La Morra, though part of the vineyard is located in the neighboring commune of Barolo. Among the top vineyards on Piedmonte. As in Burgundy the best vineyards are all sub-divided in to small plots and with fragmented ownership. Consists of Tortonian soil. Typically produces more open, velvety, and plush wines. They are feminine, yet possess considerable structure and concentration.
Outline BrunateItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorPiedmont Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
On weinlagen-infoLanghe Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero | Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa)BaroloRegional History:
The wines of Piedmont are noted as far back as Pliny's Natural History. Due to geographic and political isolation, Piedmont was without a natural port for most of its history, which made exportation treacherous and expensive. This left the Piedmontese with little incentive to expand production. Sixteenth-century records show a mere 14% of the Bassa Langa under vine -- most of that low-lying and farmed polyculturally. In the nineteenth century the Marchesa Falletti, a frenchwoman by birth, brought eonologist Louis Oudart from Champagne to create the first dry wines in Piemonte. Along with work in experimental vineyards at Castello Grinzane conducted by Camilo Cavour -- later Conte di Cavour, leader of the Risorgimento and first Prime Minister of Italy -- this was the birth of modern wine in the Piedmont. At the heart of the region and her reputation are Alba and the Langhe Hills. This series of weathered outcroppings south of the Tanaro River is of maritime origin and composed mainly of limestone, sand and clay, known as terra bianca. In these soils -located mainly around the towns of Barolo and Barbaresco -- the ancient allobrogica, now Nebbiolo, achieves its renowned fineness and power.
map of Barolo DOCG
An interesting thread on Traditional vs. Modern Barolo producers:
https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=106291 |
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