Borgogno – Barolo Liste 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.
Liste is a vineyard of 6.75 hectares with a south to south-eastern exposure and an altitude ranging from 270 to 330 meters. Its soil is composed of calcareous marl, clay and sand and it has a microclimate characteristic of this most ancient part of the Langa. It produces a Barolo full of harmony and body, complexity and a vibrant tannin. A deep, tumultuous and vivid wine, it is the soul of Borgogno.
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 with violet highlights. This Barolo recalls hints of red fruit such as cherries, plums and spices, such as pepper and liquorice, and notes of incense. On the palate, an astringent tannin combined with a marked acidity reveal great aging potential and great personality.