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| Drinking window: Drink between 2014 and 2020 (based on 77 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 8 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by czar33 on 12/11/2015 & rated 88 points: Adouci, du velours, bien solide, longueur moyenne, aérer un brin, prêt à boire. (1634 views) | | | Tasted by truittj on 10/5/2015 & rated 90 points: Smoke and leather on the nose. Somewhat tart and acidic palate with a little sour cherry and good (bracing) tannin on the finish. Long finish that echoes dark cherry. Has come a little more into balance now, drinking well, if a little aggressively. (1730 views) | | | Tasted by ssDevNull on 4/2/2013: Leather and spices on the nose. Red and black cherry flavors on the palate. Smooth, with a light tannins on the finish. Drinking ok now, but deserves to age a few more years. (2613 views) | | | Tasted by truittj on 4/2/2013 & rated 87 points: A little more fruit and less tannin than the '05, very good for the price. (2762 views) | | | Tasted by czar33 on 1/26/2013 & rated 89 points: Bel équilibre, pas particulièrement capiteux ni parfumé mais en bouche c'est frais, un peu vif et très agréable. (2694 views) | | | Tasted by czar33 on 11/16/2012 & rated 89 points: Beau nez complexe. En bouche, c'est un peu rude mais l'aération l'adoucit. Pas trop lourd, digeste, vif. Il a de la personnalité. (1688 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 6/7/2012: Well what the hell happened here? Its dark, concentrated, its powerful nebbiolo. (1370 views) |
| By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, 2009 Barolo: Highs and Lows (May 2013)
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| Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Producer website
Source: VinConnect (VinConnect.com)
The Borgogno name represents over 250 years of history in the Barolo region, its origins dating back to 1761 with the founding of the first winery by Bartolomeo Borgogno. One of the oldest cellars in all of Piedmont, Borgogno wines have enjoyed centuries of acclaim, its Barolo selected as the wine of choice at the official dinner celebration of the Italian Unification in 1861 and again in 1886 honoring the official visit of Nicola II Romanov, Czar of Russia.
After the end of WW1, under the direction of Cesare Borgogno, the wines began to make their way abroad, establishing important markets in South America and the United States. The winery was completely renovated in 1959, and in 1967 Cesare Borgogno transformed the organization of the company to assume its current name “Giacomo Borgogno & Figli.”
Today, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli continues its legacy of producing quality Barolo, uniting tradition with innovation, based on centuries of experience. The philosophy of winemaking follows a traditional approach, allowing the Barolo to age five years before its release, three in large Slavonian oak casks and two in bottle. Borgogno is one of the very few wineries in Piedmont to boast a library collection of classic vintages, spanning more than five decades, each bottle meticulously safeguarded in the historic cellar in Barolo.
The Borgogno winery farms approximately 20 hectares (49 acres) of vineyards, located in some of the most prestigious areas in Barolo such as Cannubi, Liste, Fossati and San Pietro. In addition to the Barolo wines (classic Barolo, Barolo Liste, and the Riserva), the winery produces traditional Piedmont red wines including Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba Superiore, Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe Freisa, and Barolo Chinato. All of the wines are produced from 100% estate-owned vineyards.
In 2008, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli was acquired by the Farinetti family. An extensive renovation of the historical cellar in Barolo was completed in 2009, and included the addition of a charming tasting room and wine shop in the heart of the famed village to welcome visitors and wine enthusiasts from around the world.
“Being slow in ones actions means having the time to truly understand things and to do them in the right way. We’ve applied this philosophy to our vineyards and our wines since 1761.”
– Elogio della LentezzaNebbioloNebbiolo 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.
More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTrackerItaly 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)Langhe DOC Union of Producers of Albese Wines (Albeisa) |
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