Brezza
Barolo Riserva Sarmassa Vigna Bricco 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Prolonged bottle ageing for a further 2 years. |
- Vintage 2019: Organic Nebbiolo 14.5% vol, Barolo Riserva of remarkable refinement
- Cru Sarmassa, Vigna Bricco: historic plot facing south at 250 metres in the municipality of Barolo
- Ageing: separate vinification and further 2 years resting in bottle
- Sensory profile: raspberry and rose, followed by truffle and leather; delicate tannins and a savoury finish
- Awards: 95 points Parker and Vinous, 94 Decanter, 5 Grappoli Bibenda, 4 Viti AIS
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Riserva Sarmassa Vigna Bricco is an organic wine from the Brezza winery, a clear expression of the renowned Piedmontese denomination. Made from Nebbiolo grapes, it displays a full and structured style combined with intriguing agility. The palate is led by fine tannins and lively acidity, wrapped in distinct aromas of raspberry, rose, truffle, tobacco and leather. The entire flavour profile culminates in a finish of profound savoury and mineral persistence.
Where it comes from
Its origin is the municipality of Barolo, within the Sarmassa geographical mention. The vines are located in the historic Bricco parcel, a privileged micro-site facing south in a small hilly valley. Situated at two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, this area boasts a unique microclimate where snow melts quickly. The deep clay-silt soil, characterised by the presence of sand, nourishes the Guyot-trained vines and is the natural matrix from which the elegant tannic density of this organic production arises.
How it is produced
The creation of the wine involves a dedicated vinification of the Lampia and Michet sub-varieties, undertaken only when the parcel ensures an optimal quality level. In addition to careful technical extraction, the hallmark of this Riserva is the ageing in bottle, extended for a further two years. This prolonged rest forges remarkable roundness and ensures a slow evolution over time, offering a structured and already harmonious glass, ideal for very long ageing.
History and Curiosities
In the sheltered hollow of the historic Bricco plot, south-facing in the prestigious Sarmassa cru, a certified organic Barolo Riserva of rare charm is born. The Brezza winery chooses to vinify these Nebbiolo grapes separately only when the vintage reaches excellence, following rigorous comparative tastings. Thanks to a prolonged maturation in the bottle for a further two years, this contemplative wine develops a dynamic structure and refined tannins, harmonising notes of raspberry and truffle in a magnificently elegant evolution over time.
Awards
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2019
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
94/100
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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2019
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1885
- Oenologist: Enzo Brezza
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 20
Located a short walk from the center of the small town of Barolo is immersed in the vineyards as well as the adjacent Restaurant and Hotel also family. Currently the Company is conducted in organic farming certified by the fourth generation. Proponents of tradition, we are convinced that today the best way to respect the spirit consists in not a priori close the door to innovation, particularly if this enables us to better protect and enhance its typical wines of Langa, the characteristics of the grapes and the various terroir.
The company's philosophy is to produce single-variety wines looking better vineyard with appropriate pruning and thinning accurate. We practice the use of green manure and compost that enhance the vitality of the soil and we use light equipment that reduce compaction and fuel consumption. Such meticulous care for the vines, with appropriate pruning, has preserved in excellent health so that some strains have reached the venerable age of 70 years.
With manual harvesting, carried out with great care, we try to pick the grapes at the right degree of maturity. In fact, they will then find all the harmony and balance of a great wine. In the cellar, we try to accompany this quality until the bottle. We work with a light hand, control temperature and spontaneous fermentation. The aging for wines that need it is traditional, in large casks made of Slavonian oak, with the planks bent on fire but not roasted.
The wines are aged in wood are neither filtered nor clarified. Ten years ago we decided to use for the closure of a significant amount of our bottles in an innovative glass stopper which provides, in our opinion, more guarantees respecting the typical characteristics of our wines. Read more
| Name | Brezza Barolo Riserva Sarmassa Vigna Bricco 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 | Brezza |
| Story | History and Curiosities In the sheltered hollow of the historic Bricco plot, south-facing in the prestigious Sarmassa cru, a certified organic Barolo Riserva of rare charm is born. The Brezza winery chooses to vinify these Nebbiolo grapes separately only when the vintage reaches excellence, following rigorous comparative tastings. Thanks to a prolonged maturation in the bottle for a further two years, this contemplative wine develops a dynamic structure and refined tannins, harmonising notes of raspberry and truffle in a magnificently elegant evolution over time. |
| Origin | Municipality of Barolo (cru Sarmassa), Piedmont, Italy |
| Soil composition | Sabbia 26,3%, limo 43,2%, argilla 30,5%. |
| Cultivation system | Traditional Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 3,700 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 6000-7000 kg/ha |
| Production technique | Separate vinification of the historic 'Bricco' parcel and prolonged bottle ageing for an additional 2 years |
| Wine making | It is similar to that used for the Sarmassa, with the difference being the length of bottle ageing, which is extended by a further 2 years. |
| Aging | Prolonged bottle ageing for a further 2 years. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |