Barolo Sarmassa 2017 Giacomo Brezza Magnum 150 cl

Description

History

The Brezza family, active in the territory of the municipality of Barolo, can boast a long history in the art of viticulture, which dates back to 1885. In 1910, Giacomo Brezza, together with his father Antonio, bottled the first wines under the label family’s. Currently, it is the fourth generation of the family to dedicate itself to production, also managing the adjacent restaurant and hotel. Blended Barolo represents tradition, the wine that was the norm until the early 1970s, when separate winemaking by vineyard began.

Grapes used

Nebbiolo 100%

Production method

After the harvest, the Nebbiolo Lampia and Michet varieties are vinified in red through fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration with the skins. The wine is then matured for approximately two years in large oak barrels, completing the aging process in the bottle.

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red color tending towards garnet. On the nose notes of dried flowers, violets, hints of aromatic herbs, balsamic tones, red berries, licorice, star anise and delicate spices. On the palate, it manifests itself with elegance and delicacy, showing aromatic complexity, velvety tannins and a fresh and minty finish.

Possible combinations

It can be combined with tasty first courses seasoned with ragù or wild boar ragù, roasts and grilled red meat, red meat and medium-aged cheeses.