COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
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
Barolo Cannubi from Giacomo Borgogno & Figli is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the renowned Cannubi cru in the Barolo DOCG region of Piedmont, Italy. The producer, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, is one of the oldest wineries in Piedmont, with a history dating back to 1761. The estate is now owned by the Farinetti family, who uphold a traditional winemaking philosophy. The Cannubi vineyard is considered one of the most historically significant and celebrated crus in Barolo. The 2017 vintage was marked by a warm and dry climate, leading to concentrated fruit characteristics in the wine.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€110
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cannubi vineyard has historical mentions dating back to the early 1700s.
Fact 02
Borgogno is one of the oldest wineries in Piedmont, founded in 1761.
Fact 03
The 2017 vintage experienced significant heat and drought.
Fact 04
The winery emphasizes a traditional approach, taking time to do things well.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo Cannubi Borgogno 2017 involves 100% Nebbiolo grapes harvested manually in October. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks and wooden vats using indigenous yeasts, with controlled temperatures ranging from 22–25°C initially, rising to 29-30°C. Maceration, including submerged cap techniques, can last between 30 to 50 days in wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously in steel containers over about 15 days. The wine is then aged for approximately 30 months in large Slavonian oak casks (4500L or 2500-5000L), followed by further refinement in bottle.
