{"product_id":"giacomo-borgogno-barolo-fossati-2021","title":"Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Fossati 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorgogno's Barolo Fossati is a still organic red wine with Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status, made from Nebbiolo grapes in Piedmont. This structured and fresh wine, matured in large Slavonian oak casks, reveals aromas of blackberry, cherry and spices with toasted nuances, supported by fine tannins and an enveloping balsamic finish. After decanting, it is best expressed when paired with rich red meat stews, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Fossati cru, located within the Barolo territory in Piedmont. The vines grow at an altitude of between 290 and 500 metres, benefiting from a south-easterly exposure that ensures regular and consistent ripening. The geological profile is characterised by \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay marl soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and blue marl, enriched by silt and a light sandy surface component. The vineyards are cultivated with dedication, applying rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eorganic practices\u003c\/strong\u003e. To protect the delicate surrounding ecosystem, the winery keeps eight hectares of woodland intact, a fundamental environment for preserving and nurturing \u003cstrong\u003elocal biodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the harvest in October, alcoholic fermentation begins spontaneously in concrete vats, activated exclusively by \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is followed by a long \u003cstrong\u003esubmerged-cap maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature for at least forty days, an essential step for the gradual and calibrated extraction of colour and polyphenolic components. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine rests for two years and eight months in \u003cstrong\u003elarge Slavonian oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The meticulous ageing cycle ends with a further six months in the bottle, giving the organoleptic profile its definitive and harmonious identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Interesting Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the historic Giacomo Borgogno e Figli winery, active since 1761, \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo Fossati 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the excellence of organic Nebbiolo. It originates from the youngest vines of the Fossati cru, cultivated since 2008 while safeguarding local biodiversity thanks to the presence of a vast surrounding woodland. The wine completes its journey with long ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. An award-winning masterpiece that blends agricultural dedication and centuries-old wisdom in every glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giacomo Borgogno e Figli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47730292129963,"sku":"62465","price":73.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/giacomo-borgogno-barolo-fossati-2021_62465_1_1926d4aa-ad5c-4119-a1c4-01f6cd81a8b2.webp?v=1789384119","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/giacomo-borgogno-barolo-fossati-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}