COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Cannubi 2015 is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the prestigious Cannubi vineyard in Piedmont, Italy. The estate, founded in 1761, is one of the oldest in Barolo and is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking. The Cannubi vineyard is a highly regarded single-vineyard site. The 2015 vintage was a warm year, producing wines with notable substance and volume.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€135
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Borgogno is one of the oldest wineries in Barolo, established in 1761.
Fact 02
Wines from Borgogno were served at Italy's unification celebration in 1861.
Fact 03
The estate practices a unique 'library collection' of aged Riserva wines.
Fact 04
The Cannubi vineyard is considered by many to be Barolo's equivalent of a Burgundy Grand Cru.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Cannubi 2015 begins with spontaneous fermentation in concrete and cement tanks, followed by a prolonged submerged cap maceration of 40-50 days. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for four years in large Slavonian oak casks (4500L). A further six months of refinement in bottle precedes release. The estate is also in conversion to organic wine production.
