Barolo Sarmassa 2019 Giacomo Brezza 75 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 family label. Currently, it is the fourth generation of the family to dedicate itself to production, also managing the adjacent restaurant and hotel. The assembled Barolo represents tradition, the wine that was the norm until the early 1970s, when separate vinification by vineyard began.

Grapes used

Nebbiolo 100%

Production method

After the harvest, the Nebbiolo varieties Lampia and Michet are vinified in red through fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration with the skins. The wine is then aged for about 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 an aromatic complexity, velvety tannins and a fresh and mentholated finish.

Possible pairings

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