Barolo Fossati 2019

Description

Still organic red Barolo DOCG, 14.5% ABV, produced by Giacomo Borgogno e Figli. 100% Nebbiolo, 0.75L bottle, 2019 vintage. A Barolo that embodies the history and tradition of the Langhe, with roots dating back to 1761. The grapes come from the Fossati vineyard, and the winemaking process still follows traditional production methods. Empyreumatic aromas characterize the opening of a rich and complex bouquet. Notes of cherry jam, hibiscus, mint tea, and star anise follow. Ruby red tending toward garnet. Silky and plump on the palate, it displays a fruity crispness supported by freshness and a well-structured texture. Tannins still evolving. Balsamic finish. Persistent. Authoritative.

Details

Perfume

Empyreumatic hints distinguish the opening of a rich and complex olfactory range. This is followed by notes of jammy cherry, carcadè, mint tea, star anise.

Color

Ruby red turning to garnet.

Taste

Silky and pulpy on the palate, it displays a fruity crispness supported by freshness and a well-woven texture. Tannins still evolving. Balsamic finish. Persistent. Authoritative.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Giacomo Borgogno e Figli

From this winery

• Start up year: 1761
• Oenologist: Simone Borsari
• Bottles produced: 250.000
• Hectares: 40

The name Borgogno is connected to one of the oldest wineries in Piedmont: in fact, in 1761 with Bartholomew Borgogno.

The winery has some interesting records: in 1861, Barolo Borgogno sealed the pact for the birth of Italian unity, and in 1908, it was served to the Tsar of all Russia during a visit to Racconigi.

The turning point came in 1920, when Cesare Borgogno began exporting abroad. However his greatest insight came when he decided to "forget" half of the production of Barolo Riserva in order to sell it 20 years later, realising the great versatility and power of Nebbiolo.

Borgogno is synonymous with slowness: the winery chooses to take its time understanding things and doing them correctly. The vineyards are cared for and attended to with only organic products.


This has resulted in the winery to gain their first Biological harvest.

 The decision to plant forest on eight of their 39 hectars is to protect the biodiversity of the Langa fauna from being decimated by the  cultivation of vineyards.

Borgogno has a sense of history, tradition, and roots that blend with the innovation of the changing times. Read more

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Technical Sheet

Name	Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Fossati 2019
Type	Red organic still
Denomination	Barolo DOCG
Vintage	2019
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Nebbiolo
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Vendor	Giacomo Borgogno e Figli
Origin	Barolo (CN)
Climate	Altitude: 290-500 m a.s.l. Exposure: South-East.
Soil composition	Clayey limestone marls, slightly sandy.
Cultivation system	Modified Guyot (Headband).
Plants per hectare	4000
Harvest	First ten days of October.
Fermentation	Approx. 12 days.
Wine making	Natural fermentation without added yeast in cement vats for about 12 days at temperatures from 22 °C to 29 °C, followed by submerged cap maceration for at least 40 days at a temperature of 29 °C. Following racking, malolactic fermentation is initiated, approximately 15 days at a constant temperature of 22 °C.days.
Aging	The wine then goes into 4500 L Slavonian oak barrels to age for 4 years, followed by a further 6 months of bottle ageing.
Allergens	Contains sulphites