Borgogno –Barolo Cannubi Riserva - Barolo Ac. 2019
Borgogno, located in the very heart of Barolo, represents the historical memory of the Langa and its great wines. For generations it is the loyal interpreter of a territory and heritage which are made up of unique values and knowledge, but always with an eye to the future. As the inscription in the centre of the wine cellar proudly declares:
“Nothing is immortal, except for a wine that is conceived in a slow, methodical, thrifty and stubborn manner. This is what we’ve been doing since 1761”.
Of Borgogno’s total vineyard holdings of 40 hectares, 16 are located in the municipality of Barolo. These are divided between 5 historical vineyards: Liste, Fossati, Cannubi, Cannubi San Lorenzo and San Pietro delle Viole.
Cannubi is the most famous cru, in the heart of the municipality of Barolo and the denomination, and it was mentioned in historical documents already in the 19th century, even before the birth of Barolo itself. It has an excellent terroir complexity, an extraordinary wealth of microelements and a favourable climate, which make this hill one of the most suitable ones in the world for grape cultivation. Borgogno has 1.30 hectares of vines with a southern exposure and an altitude ranging from 290 to 320 meters a.s.l., making an elegant and powerful Barolo.
The 2019 vintage :
2019 was a year of traditional trends in the vineyard, but certainly not without surprises. In the vineyard, the vintage got off to a slow with a consequent delay in the start of the spring season. The beginning of April was characterized by important rains that helped to create an excellent water reserve in the soil, in perspective of summer season. Unstable weather continued until early summer. In June the temperatures got warmer and thanks to the accumulation of water in the soil, this led to a rapid vegetative development. 2019 was a hot summer, culminating in July with a new heat wave, which ended with even intense storms, but which fortunately did not cause damage to the vineyards.
Tasting notes :
Intense ruby red. On the nose hints of red fruits, light spiciness and notes of peppermint. On the palate a full taste with a pleasant acidity, but at the same time an enveloping sip, silky tannins. A wine characterized by great structure and elegance.