Sordo Giovanni
Barolo Parussi 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. 4/6 months in stainless steel and minimum six months in the bottle. |
Description
Still red wine from Barolo, Piedmont, 14.5% ABV, produced by Sordo Giovanni. 100% Nebbiolo. 0.75L bottle, 2020 vintage. A Barolo that embodies the tradition and passion of the Sordo family, who have been producing excellent wines in the heart of the Langhe since 1912. Vinification involves fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with long submerged cap maceration lasting 4 to 7 weeks, depending on the vintage. Aged for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 4-6 months in stainless steel and a minimum of 6 months in bottle. The bouquet is intense, broad, and persistent, with hints of fine wood, mint, and ripe fruit. Over time, ethereal sensations develop, with hints of resin and sweet spices. Full-bodied, well-structured flavor, with evident acidity and tannins that evolve and balance over the years.
Awards
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2020
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1912
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 53
The turning point came with the arrival of Giovanni Sordo, Giuseppe’s son, who demonstrated both intuition and ability in acquiring vineyards. From the 1950s on, he chose ideal vineyards, called ‘sorì’ in Piedmontese dialect, suitable for making wines o great quality and prestige. Along with his wife Maria, historical memory of the estate, Giovanni enlarged the cellar and built the current fermentation room during the 1960s. He also purpose-built a space exclusively for the elevage of the prestigious Barolo, in which he placed large, 120 hl oak casks.
In 2001, following the untimely death of Giovanni, his son Giorgio took up the reins of the estate. Thanks to both his father’s teaching and his instilling of the same passion, Giorgio carried on the family tradition. An enthusiast of the added geographical references of Barolo, he reached a great milestone in 2013 producing eight Barolo MGAs for the first time. He dedicated this milestone to his excellent teacher, the oenologist Armando Cordero, a great proponent of Barolo aged in large casks.
The Sordo family women have also have important roles right from since the founding of the estate. At Giuseppe’s side there was Signora Lina, the pioneer, followed by Signora Maria, who for the love of her husband Giovanni, supported as well as documented each important decision. Today, the fourth generation is represented by Paola Sordo, Giorgio’s only daughter. Read more
| Name | Sordo Giovanni Barolo Parussi 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Sordo Giovanni |
| Origin | Castiglione Falletto |
| Climate | Altitude: 270-290 m. a.s.l. Exposure: West, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured. |
| Cultivation system | Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,000. |
| Yield per hectare | 7,500-8,000 q. |
| Wine making | Crushing/destemming, vinification with fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with long submerged-cap maceration for 4 to 7 weeks, depending on the vintage. Natural malolactic fermentation at temperature 20 °C. Storage in stainless steel for 2/4 months. |
| Aging | 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. 4/6 months in stainless steel and minimum six months in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |