{"product_id":"giacomo-borgogno-barolo-riserva-2019","title":"Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Riserva 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiacomo Borgogno Barolo Riserva is a still red wine that expresses the elegance and structure of the \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. The aromatic profile opens with captivating marine notes, tar, cocoa bean and cypress wood, which blend with hints of rose petals and balsamic accents. On the palate, it offers an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and velvety\u003c\/strong\u003e texture, supported by rounded and silky tannins that lead to a persistent finish. This solid flavour structure best enhances \u003cstrong\u003ered meats and game\u003c\/strong\u003e, mature cheeses and pork-based dishes, reaching its peak expressiveness after an hour of decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Piedmont, in the heart of Barolo, within the municipality of the same name. The grapes come from historic plots such as \u003cstrong\u003eCannubi, Fossati and Liste\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in an area characterised by \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and clayey soils\u003c\/strong\u003e that give strength to the harvest. The south and south-east exposure mitigates the effect of frequent fog and frosts, ensuring optimal ripening. The vineyards are managed using the \u003cstrong\u003earched Guyot training system\u003c\/strong\u003e, accommodating the physiological needs of the vine to preserve its delicate productive balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Borgogno winery vinifies the grapes following rigorous procedures and using traditional tools. The process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting about two weeks, with temperatures between twenty-two and thirty degrees, accompanied by manual punching down and pumping over. This is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003ethirty-day submerged cap maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for slowly extracting the noble components of the must. The structural evolution is completed through a long ageing of six years in large \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with a further twelve months of rest to achieve maximum flavour harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA symbol of Italian oenological prestige, this red wine is renowned as the “Wine of Kings”, chosen by Cavour to toast the Unification of Italy in 1861. The Giacomo Borgogno winery preserves its historic charm through rigorous traditional methods, enhanced by the complex \u003cstrong\u003esubmerged cap maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e. The majestic \u003cstrong\u003e6-year ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e in large Slavonian oak barrels imparts an unrivalled velvety elegance to each sip. This artisanal dedication makes the \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo DOCG Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e an absolute masterpiece, acclaimed by international critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giacomo Borgogno e Figli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47730293276843,"sku":"62467","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/giacomo-borgogno-barolo-riserva-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}