Wine Borgogno, Barolo "Le Teorie" DOCG, 2014
Tasting Notes
Wine rich burgundy color with purple reflections.
Bright, well-balanced wine, the taste of which is filled with notes of juicy plums and ripe cherries. The finish is long, rounded, with velvety tannins on the finish.
Intense aroma of the wine reveals notes of cherry jam and plum, accentuated nuances of smoke, licorice and tar.
Wine will be a great pair with grilled red meat with blood and mature cheeses and cheeses with blue mold.
Interesting Facts
Barolo "Le Teorie", 2006 - meditative and, one might say, intelligent wine: the original label is able to inspire a fascinating discussion about the true values of life. Or just make you wonder if you enjoy wine alone.
Barolo wine "Le theory" is made from grapes grown in three of the best terroirs of Barolo - San Piero della Viola, Fossati and Kanubi. These vineyards are traditional "suppliers" of the Barolo. After vinification "Le Teorie" aged in large oak casks for a minimum of 4 years. Extract creates a balance between elegance and power that characterizes the classic Barolo.
Name of winery "Giacomo Borgono" was first mentioned in official documents in 1848, but judging by the family chronicle, the winery was founded by Bartolomeo Borgono in 1671. Sacred Tradition Home "Giacomo Borgono" - leaving most of the wines of the best vintages for further maturation in the cellars of the winery. Over the years, they get a great flavor and exceptional balanced roundness. Each bottle must be checked before the wine gets to the consumer.
Vineyards "Giacomo Borgogno & Figli", the total area of 40 hectares, located on the top four areas of Barolo appellation: Kannubi, sheet, Fossati and San Pietro. The vineyards are grown mostly local grape varieties: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera. Despite the fact that this small farm, excellent quality wines earned him worldwide recognition and fame. Wine "Giacomo Borgono and Fili" repeatedly chosen for diplomatic banquets: they served at the celebration of the unification of Italy in 1861, and during the official visit of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II.
Producer's description
The name of the winery Giacomo Borgogno was first mentioned in official documents in 1848, but judging by the family chronicles, the winery was founded by Bartolomeo Borgogno in 1671. The sacred tradition of the house of Giacomo Borgogno is to leave most of the wines of the best vintages for further maturation in the cellars of the winery. Over the years, they acquire a great aroma and exceptionally balanced roundness. Each bottle must be checked before the wine reaches the consumer.
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli vineyards, with a total area of 40 hectares, are located on the four best sites of the Barolo appellation: Cannubi, Lista, Fossati and San Pietro. The vineyards grow mainly local grape varieties: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera. Despite the fact that this is a small economy, the excellent quality of wines brought him worldwide recognition and fame. Wines from Giacomo Borgogno and Fili were repeatedly chosen for diplomatic banquets: they were served at the celebration of the unification of Italy in 1861, as well as during the official visit of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II.
