2019 Barolo Liste Riserva

Auslieferung bis zum Sommer 2025!
Delivery until Summer 2025!

(Barolo Riserva; 100% Nebbiolo; though Borgogno own 6.75 hectares of the Liste MGA, very little of that make it into the Riserva; 14.5% alcohol). Intensely fruity and yet also the most delicate of the three Riservas from Borgogno in this vintage. Perfectly ripe pure red berries – loganberry and raspberry plucked from their husks and gently crushed. A little wild strawberry. But also an intriguing hint of tomato consommé and tomato stem. A wisp of smoke; the memory of the embers of the fire. Leather. Orange blossom. With more aeration, a note of truffle. Naturally sweet aromatically. This is broad-framed and ample on the attack, really pushing at the cheeks before the tannins grip and pull this back towards the spine. Glacial, crystalline and very pure and focussed. Plunge-pool cool at the core, but not the glassy coolness of a wide surface lake, more that of a deep well or a fathomless underwater cave.
97/100 Colin Hay; The Drinks Business

Old school beauty in Barolo, this is made to sink into, with melted sandalwood and cedar-infused tannins, lovely juicy, redcurrant, leather and roses, savoury, food friendly, with lift through the finish. These wines have a good reason for being on the Place de Bordeaux - not only is this an iconic label, but these three single vineyards Riservas are only released through négociants (just 3,000 bottles of each). Held back at the estate and now ready to go. Simone Borsari winemaker.
93/100 Jane Anson