Barolo 2021

Description

Still red Barolo DOCG, 14.5% ABV, produced by Sordo Giovanni. 100% Nebbiolo, 0.75L bottle, 2021 vintage. A Barolo born from the passion of the Sordo family, who have cultivated the vineyards of Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, Monforte d’Alba, Barolo, Novello, La Morra, Verduno, and Grinzane Cavour since 1912. Delicate, ethereal, intense, ample, and persistent aromas tell the story of a unique terroir. Garnet red in color with orange hues that become more evident with age. Warm, full-bodied, complex, dry, and harmonious on the palate. Its austerity is due to the presence of sweet, complex tannins.

Details

Perfume

Delicate, ethereal, intense, broad and persistent aromas.

Color

Garnet-red colour with orange hues more evident with age.

Taste

Warm, full, complex, dry and harmonious flavour. Its austerity is linked to the presence of sweet, complex tannins.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Sordo Giovanni

From this winery

• Start up year: 1912
• Bottles produced: 350.000
• Hectares: 53

The Sordo winemaking estate was established in the early years of the twentieth century. It was in 1912 that when Giuseppe Sordo began to cultivate vineyards and make wine in the small village of Garbelletto in the township of Castiglione Falletto.

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

Piedmont

Technical Sheet

Name	Sordo Giovanni Barolo 2021
Type	Red green still
Denomination	Barolo DOCG
Vintage	2021
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Nebbiolo
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Vendor	Sordo Giovanni
Origin	Vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, Monforte d'Alba, Barolo, Novello, La Morra, Verduno and Grinzane Cavour
Climate	Altitude: 300 - 400 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-South-West.
Soil composition	Medium hillside, compact and deep bluish-grey calcareous marls, rich in microelements.
Cultivation system	Espalier with traditional Gujot pruning.
Plants per hectare	4000
Yield per hectare	68/72 q.
Wine making	Crushing and destemming, long submerged cap maceration (depending on the vintage). Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Aging	24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Total acidity	5.4 gr/L
Allergens	Contains sulphites