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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 26 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by mflesh on 12/31/2023: At 11 years this "protested Barolo" is delicious. And I'd call it a Barolo anyday although I see that the front label refers to it as a Nebb. Nose and palate of aged black cherry and red licorice. Fruitcake spices and muddled red fruits dominate this wine. Moderate + density, moderate acidity from start to the finish. Finished with more of a white pepper spice but still quite a bit of youthful tannic oakiness here to be honest
...at 11 years old. I dare say this one has the capacity of a well made Barolo....in protest of course 🤣🤣.... Well made wine by Borgogno, as always! (377 views) | | | Tasted by Shay.Aldriedge on 9/16/2021 & rated 92 points: This wine will always hold a special place in my wine journey. Over five years ago, when I was about a year or so in to my growing passion of wine, I was served this at a tiny wine bar in Bergen, Norway. I was stunned at the value (and the story is incredible), and ever since, I’ve tried to pick up a few of these ever so often.
My last of the ‘12s. I didn’t decant, but after removing the cork, I wondered if I should have. I let it sit for about two hours and came back to a very accessible wine (which continued to bulk up the longer it was open). Classically Nebbiolo (or Barolo, rather), with notes of singed black cherries, rose petal and tar. The palate has excellent weight (medium bodied) with just a kiss of sweet liqueur. Acidity is still very much in play and the finish has a black tea, orange zest dusted cherry note. No rush here as this seems to be in a good spot, where it should hang for a while. (1344 views) | | | Tasted by Kriz on 9/2/2020 & rated 90 points: Good Nebbiolo. Nice fresh nose with hints of fresh wood, roses and fresh red berries. Nice palate, fresh and tannic. A little dry on the finish. (1732 views) | | | Tasted by Cochon74 on 10/14/2019 & rated 92 points: Very tasty and excellent value for the money. Plus, the story behind this wine is a great talking point.
Decanted this for an hour before sitting down to a huge ribeye dinner. Still quite grippy tannins, but the classic Barolo flavors unfolded beautifully over the course of the meal... wish I’d decanted it earlier, as I now drink the last of the bottle some 6 hours after opening. The tannins are silkier now, the flavors melding more elegantly, the overall balance is quite impressive.
Wish I’d bought more... because it’s still got several years of life left! (2246 views) | | | Tasted by SrMundo on 11/2/2018 & rated 92 points: I was worried about the tart punch when I first opened the bottle, but after 90 minutes of decanting a dinner party of 5 agreed it was their favorite. Paired perfectly with steak and potatoes. Should have bought moe. (2954 views) | | | Tasted by vinorsk on 9/23/2018: Big bright acidity,needs food. Decanted an hour and drank with braised short ribs. Nice Violet and dusty fruit, good balance for the meal but too tart on it's own. The nose is alluring, like a nice barbaresco with an alluring roughness/aggressiveness. This is nice wine and more complex than a generic barbaresco. (2781 views) | | | Tasted by Okholm on 7/15/2018: Flawed (2435 views) | | | Tasted by fred o. on 7/1/2018 & rated 91 points: Transparent tea-colored ruby with slightest hint of browning. Nose initially some funk and closed, surprisingly flat at first, but opens up a lot with time, dark cherries and roses with black tea. Palate bright, light bodied, red cherries with tea flavor (per J), strong iron core with tar, tannic finish. Would recommend decanting at this point, wears its weight (14% abv) well, very good with tomato sauced pasta. (2352 views) | | | Tasted by GiustoWine on 4/8/2018 & rated 94 points: Amazing for the price point. (2122 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 1/16/2018: The punk rock label because the sample was sent back because it was "too dark". Citrus zest with some broad fruit in there, lots of back end tannin, a quickie taste, could have used some more. (1857 views) | | | Tasted by emzee.mc on 12/15/2017 & rated 90 points: This bottle fits squarely at a 90 - refined but still flawed. A blend of nebbiolo from 3 sites, this wine pours a maroon color with an aged, brickish orange hue and thick long legs. On the nose, the wine is quite concentrated and yields plenty of smoked meats, blackberries, brambles, leather, duck fat and lead pencil shavings. The bouquet does take quite a lot of time and air to open up. On the palate, the wine yields silky, well-structured tannins and glides effortlessly down. It is surprisingly approachable at such a youthful age as of now - plump, voluptuous and juicy, despite mild angularity and brusque from the tannins. Flavors are a good balance between the primary and tertiary. Black fruits and currants are intertwined with smoke and burnished leather. Finish is punchy, gripping and smoky. This is a very tasty wine that yields quite a bit of alcoholic heat. (1779 views) | | | Tasted by Torchy on 3/25/2017 & rated 90 points: Winewankers BYO; 3/25/2017-3/26/2017 (Jan Roger): Dark bricked. Powerful nose with tobacco, rosehips, tar and floral tones. Spices on the palate and dark fleshy fruits. Distinctive tannins. Can be kept for many years. (3009 views) | | | Tasted by om42 on 11/12/2016 & rated 90 points: Very approachable given its age. Really enjoyed and would buy some to lay down for a few years if I had the room. (2913 views) | | | Tasted by KVM on 9/6/2016: This is light. Nebbiolo in flavour but not Barolo in intensity or in structure, despite this coming from Borgogno's excellent "Barolo" vineyard sites. Early drinking. (2860 views) | | | Tasted by Jeremy Holmes on 5/9/2016: This Langhe Nebbiolo is declassified Barolo. It spends 3 years in oak and is amply fruited with a generosity on the nose and in the mouth. It has black fruits and is spicy and finishes with good grip. (3166 views) | | | Tasted by anders_bjorn on 8/20/2014 & rated 87 points: Almonds, cherries, crushed stone, mint & sour raspberry on the nose. A lively acidity with a medium- body and medium tannins. Medium finish. (3483 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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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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