Borgogno No Name Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

Borgogno No Name Langhe Nebbiolo 2022
In 2005 Borgogno submitted a cask sample of Barolo for routine evaluation by the regulatory commission who chose to deny the wine its DOCG status, not due to any glaring faults but because the wine was considered stylistically irregular for Barolo. Such was the ire of the 250 year old estate that in every vintage since Borgogno has chosen to voluntarily declassify a cask of their DOCG Barolo - drawn from the famed crus of Cannubi, Fossati and San Pietro - to Langhe Nebbiolo DOC status as “a quiet protest against the bureaucracy that afflicts Italian winemakers.” Borgogno stridently calls the wine ‘No Name’, about which Antonio Galloni offers this: “Consumers should take note: this is one of the best values in the world of wine.”

Made from 100% Nebbiolo grown on calcareous- and clay-marl soils in south, south-east and south-west-facing vineyards within the Barolo area. In the cellar the hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and pressed, then undergo spontaneous fermentation in large concrete tanks at temperatures of 22-28 °C for about 15 days. Following a gentle pressing, the wine is aged for just over two years in large Slavonian oak barrels before release.

Delicate yet assertive, this Langhe Nebbiolo opens with aromas of wild red plums, tart cherries, and a bouquet of dark, brooding roses, underscored by savory herbs that evoke the hills of Piedmont. The flavors echo the nose seamlessly, with a vibrant interplay of bright fruit and subtle earthiness. Fine, present tannins gently frame the wine, giving it structure without overwhelming its graceful charm. 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast