COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Established in 1761, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli is one of the oldest and most historic wine estates in Piedmont's Langhe region. Located in the heart of the Barolo village, the winery has long been a staunch defender of traditional winemaking. Borgogno is famous for its historic cellars and its unique library of older vintages, which are meticulously preserved and re-released. The estate's Barolo Riserva is only produced in exceptional vintages, sourced from some of the finest estate vineyards including Cannubi, Liste, and Fossati, representing the pinnacle of classic Nebbiolo craftsmanship.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€120
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Borgogno is one of the oldest wineries in Barolo, founded in 1761 by Bartolomeo Borgogno.
Fact 02
In 1861, Borgogno's Barolo was chosen to celebrate the official unification of Italy at the celebratory banquet.
Fact 03
The winery still uses traditional concrete fermenters, refusing modern stainless steel or rotovats for its top wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Borgogno's Barolo Riserva follows strict traditional methods. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats without selected yeasts, accompanied by a long maceration period of up to 30 to 50 days with a submerged cap to extract structure and complexity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of five years in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks (botti), far exceeding the minimum legal requirement for Riserva. This slow, oxidative aging softens the intense Nebbiolo tannins while preserving the wine's authentic terroir expression before bottling.
