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
The Barolo Fossati 2017 from Giacomo Borgogno & Figli is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Barolo DOCG in Piedmont. The producer, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli, is one of the oldest wineries in the region, established in 1761, and is known for its dedication to traditional winemaking. The Fossati vineyard is situated in the Barolo commune at an altitude of 360 meters, with soils composed of sand, silt, and clay. The 2017 vintage was characterized by a hot and dry climate, leading to an earlier harvest and requiring careful vineyard management. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its adherence to traditional methods, single-vineyard expression, and the producer's commitment to extended aging, embodying a classic Barolo style.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€99
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Borgogno is one of the oldest wineries in Barolo, founded in 1761.
Fact 02
Wines undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Fact 03
Aging occurs in large Slavonian oak casks (4500L).
Fact 04
Some vintages are cellared for decades by the producer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barolo Fossati 2017 begins with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks for approximately 12 days, followed by a 40-day submerged cap maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes about 15 days. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of four years in large Slavonian oak casks (4500L), a traditional practice for this producer. Finally, it is refined for an additional six months in the bottle before release.
