Giacomo Borgogno e Figli
Langhe Nebbiolo No Name 2023
| Denomination | DOC Langhe Nebbiolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Ageing for approximately 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by a period of resting in the bottle; maturation without filtration. |
- 100% Nebbiolo: Langhe DOC still red wine, dry and velvety with 14% alcohol
- Ethereal bouquet: hints of rose, violet, wild strawberries, raspberry and light spicy notes
- Spontaneous fermentation: indigenous yeasts in concrete or steel at 22-28 °C and long maceration
- Ageing: approximately three years in large Slavonian oak barrels, without final filtration
- 1.5 L Magnum format: decant for one hour, serve at 18 °C; ideal with braised meats and game
Description
Type of wine
The Langhe Nebbiolo No Name from the Borgogno winery is a still red wine that expresses authentic Piedmontese character. Made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, this wine falls under the famous Langhe designation and stands out for its structured and complex profile. On the palate, it is velvety and harmonious, supported by elegant and polished tannins, with a savoury freshness that enhances its enjoyability. The olfactory profile offers an ethereal and persistent bouquet, dominated by charming notes of rose, violet and small red fruits. Its production involves prolonged ageing in large barrels, which confers austerity and depth without sacrificing the typical finesse of the grape variety.
Origin
This Piedmontese red comes to life in the beating heart of the Langhe area, originating from prestigious vineyards located in the municipality of Barolo. At an altitude of approximately 370 metres above sea level, the vines take root in an exceptional terroir, characterised by calcareous-clay soils with a marl matrix. The favourable southern, south-eastern and south-western exposure of the slopes ensures optimal solar radiation, fundamental for the slow and complete ripening of the bunches. In this specific microclimate, the grapes manage to develop an intense aromatic charge and remarkable longevity, elements that fully reflect the identity of the Piedmontese territory.
Production
The creation of this red wine begins with a meticulous manual harvest, aimed at preserving the integrity of every single bunch. Once in the cellar, de-stemming and crushing precede the spontaneous fermentation, which takes place in large concrete tanks thanks to the exclusive action of indigenous yeasts, lasting for about fifteen days with careful maceration on the skins. Following a soft pressing, the wine undertakes a significant maturation process that takes place for over two years in Slavonian oak barrels. Before reaching its final harmony with resting in the bottle, the wine does not undergo any filtration, keeping its expressive richness intact.
History and interesting facts
Originally created as a provocative act of protest against the bureaucracy of the wine world, Borgogno No Name has established itself as a pure and celebrated expression of the Piedmontese region. This iconic label, produced by the historic Giacomo Borgogno e Figli winery, carries a fascinating heritage rooted in crucial moments of national history, the company having played a leading role in the toasts for the Unification of Italy in 1861. This Nebbiolo in Magnum format keeps its rebellious spirit and its connection to the tradition of the Langhe perfectly intact.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1761
- Oenologist: Simone Borsari
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 40
The winery has some interesting records: in 1861, Barolo Borgogno sealed the pact for the birth of Italian unity, and in 1908, it was served to the Tsar of all Russia during a visit to Racconigi.
The turning point came in 1920, when Cesare Borgogno began exporting abroad. However his greatest insight came when he decided to "forget" half of the production of Barolo Riserva in order to sell it 20 years later, realising the great versatility and power of Nebbiolo.
Borgogno is synonymous with slowness: the winery chooses to take its time understanding things and doing them correctly. The vineyards are cared for and attended to with only organic products.
This has resulted in the winery to gain their first Biological harvest.
The decision to plant forest on eight of their 39 hectars is to protect the biodiversity of the Langa fauna from being decimated by the cultivation of vineyards.
Borgogno has a sense of history, tradition, and roots that blend with the innovation of the changing times. Read more
| Name | Giacomo Borgogno Langhe Nebbiolo No Magnum 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Langhe DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Giacomo Borgogno e Figli |
| Story | History and interesting facts Originally created as a provocative act of protest against the bureaucracy of the wine world, Borgogno No Name has established itself as a pure and celebrated expression of the Piedmontese region. This iconic label, produced by the historic Giacomo Borgogno e Figli winery, carries a fascinating heritage rooted in crucial moments of national history, the company having played a leading role in the toasts for the Unification of Italy in 1861. This Nebbiolo in Magnum format keeps its rebellious spirit and its connection to the tradition of the Langhe perfectly intact. |
| Origin | Barolo (Cuneo), the Langhe area |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-argillaceous marl |
| Cultivation system | Archetto variant of the Guyot system |
| Plants per hectare | four thousand |
| Fermentation temperature | 22–28 °C |
| Fermentation | About 15 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts (in concrete/stainless steel tanks) with prolonged maceration; soft pressing; maturation without filtration; ageing in large Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent resting in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; destemming and crushing of the grapes; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large cement (or steel) tanks at 22–28 °C for approximately 15 days with prolonged maceration; soft pressing; maturation without filtration; ageing for approximately 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by a period in the bottle. |
| Aging | Ageing for approximately 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by a period of resting in the bottle; maturation without filtration. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |