Wines / Barolo DOCG Sarmassa

Barolo DOCG Sarmassa

Grape-variety: Nebbiolo sub-varieties Lampia and Michet

Location: Sarmassa in the village of Barolo

Pruning: Guyot (6-8 buds)
Position: south
Vines/hectare: average 5000
Yield in grapes: 5-5.5 t/ha
Year of planting: 1970/1980
Altitude: 250-260 metres

Winemaking

Crushing and de-stemming, maceration on the skins for approx. 15-20 days at a maximum temperature of 29-31°C. After drawing off and the first rackings, the wine is aged in Slavonian oak casks and small 500-litre barrels made of French oak (Allier) for around 18 months. It completes its maturation in stainless steel, prior to bottling; the bottles are then stored lying down for at least 6 months before labelling and shipping.

Organoleptic Characteristics, Preservation

Very deep ruby-red; still rather fresh nose, with hints of red berries steeped in delicate vanilla; dry, full taste, packed with body and structure combined with polyphenolic compounds that cater for lengthy ageing.
This is a fine, on the whole still “young” wine showing great potential. It will be at its best after 3-4 years stored lying down in cool, dark surroundings. Serving recommended in large glasses at a temperature of 17-18°C.

AWARDS

GUIDE	VINTAGE	SCORE
James Suckling	2021	95/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate	2021	95/100
James Suckling	2020	95/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate	2020	92/100
Vinum	2020	17.5/20
Wine Enthusiast	2020	93/100
Gambero Rosso	2019
James Suckling	2019	96/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate	2019	95/100
Decanter	2018	92/100
James Suckling	2018	94/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate	2018	94/100
Terroir Sense by Ian d'Agata	2018	93/100
WinesCritic	2018	93/100
The Wine Hunter	2017
James Suckling	2017	94/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate	2017	94/100
WinesCritic	2017	93/100
James Suckling	2016	95/100
Jancis Robinson	2016	17.5/20
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate	2016	94+/100
WinesCritic	2016	96/100
James Suckling	2015	94/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate	2014	92/100
James Suckling	2014	92/100
Jancis Robinson	2013	17/20
James Suckling	2013	96/100
James Suckling	2012	96/100
Wine Enthusiast	2011	90/100
Gambero Rosso	2011
James Suckling	2011	91/100
James Suckling	2010	93/100
Gambero Rosso	2009 \| Preda Sarmassa
Wine Enthusiast	2009 \| Preda Sarmassa	94/100
Wine Spectator	2009 \| Preda Sarmassa	92/100
Gambero Rosso	2008 \| Preda Sarmassa
Wine Enthusiast	2008 \| Preda Sarmassa	90/100
Decanter	2007 \| Preda Sarmassa
Gambero Rosso	2007 \| Preda Sarmassa
Wine Enthusiast	2007 \| Preda Sarmassa	91/100
Wine Spectator	2007 \| Preda Sarmassa	92/100
Decanter	2006 \| Preda Sarmassa
Gambero Rosso	2006 \| Preda Sarmassa
Guida L'Espresso - Vini d'Italia	2006 \| Preda Sarmassa	16.5/20
James Suckling	2006 \| Preda Sarmassa	95/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate	2006 \| Preda Sarmassa	91/100
Vinum	2006 \| Preda Sarmassa	17.5/20
Wine Spectator	2006 \| Preda Sarmassa	93/100
Decanter	2005 \| Sarmassa Preda	17.5/20
I vini di Veronelli	2005 \| Sarmassa Preda	91/100
Wine Enthusiast	2005 \| Sarmassa Preda	91/100
Wine Spectator	2005 \| Sarmassa Preda	93/100
Wine Spectator	2004 \| Sarmassa Preda	93/100
Wine Enthusiast	2004	93/100
Gambero Rosso	2004
Decanter	2004
Mondo - Weine der Welt	2004	92/100
Vinum	2004	16.5/20
Gambero Rosso	2003
Mondo - Weine der Welt	2003	90/100
Vinum	2003	16.5/20
Decanter	2001
Gambero Rosso	2001
Wine Spectator	2001	90/100
Wine Spectator	2000	91/100
Wine Spectator	1999	91/100
Espresso Vini d’Italia	1998	15/20
Gambero Rosso	2005 \| Sarmassa Preda