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
GUIDA | ANNATA | SCORE | PREMI |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate | 2018 | 94/100 | |
James Suckling | 2018 | 94/100 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2017 | ||
WinesCritic | 2017 | 93/100 | |
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate | 2017 | 94/100 | |
James Suckling | 2017 | 94/100 | |
James Suckling | 2016 | 95/100 | |
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate | 2016 | 94+/100 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2016 | ||
WineReviewonline | 2016 | 97/100 | |
WinesCritic | 2016 | 96/100 | |
Doctor Wine | Daniele Cernilli | 2016 | 96/100 | |
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate | 2015 | 94/100 | |
James Suckling | 2015 | 94/100 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2015 | ||
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate | 2014 | 92/100 | |
James Suckling | 2014 | 92/100 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 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 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 2010 | 87/100 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2010 | ||
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate | 2010 | 89/100 | |
James Suckling | 2010 | 93/100 | |
Wine Spectator | 2009 | 92/100 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2009 | ||
Wine Enthusiast | 2009 | 94/100 | |
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate | 2008 | 87/100 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 2008 | 90/100 | |
Decanter | 2008 | 91/100 | |
Wine Spectator | 2007 | 92/100 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2007 | ||
Decanter | 2007 | ||
Gambero Rosso | 2007 | ||
Wine Enthusiast | 2007 | 91/100 | |
Decanter | 2006 | ||
James Suckling | 2006 | 95/100 | |
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate | 2006 | 91/100 | |
Guida L'Espresso - Vini d'Italia | 2006 | 16.5/20 | |
Vinum | 2006 | 17.5/20 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2006 | ||
Wine Spectator | 2006 | 93/100 | |
Vinum | 2005 | 16.5/20 | |
Wine Spectator | 2005 | 93/100 | |
Annuario di Luca Moroni | 2005 | 84/100 | |
Decanter | 2005 | ||
I vini di Veronelli | 2005 | 91/100 | |
Wine Enthusiast | 2005 | 91/100 | |
Enogea - Masnaghetti | 2005 | 87/100 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2005 | ||
Wine Enthusiast | 2004 | 93/100 | |
Mondo - Weine der Welt | 2004 | 92/100 | |
Decanter | 2004 | ||
Wine Spectator | 2004 | 91/100 | |
I vini di Veronelli | 2004 | 89/100 | |
Vinum | 2004 | 16.5/20 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2004 | ||
Annuario di Luca Moroni | 2004 | 83/100 | |
Annuario di Luca Moroni | 2003 | 87/100 | |
I vini di Veronelli | 2003 | 87/100 | |
Mondo - Weine der Welt | 2003 | 90/100 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2003 | ||
Vinum | 2003 | 16.5/20 | |
Wine Spectator | 2001 | 90/100 | |
Gambero Rosso | 2001 | ||
Decanter | 2001 | ||
Wine Spectator | 2000 | 91/100 | |
Wine Spectator | 1999 | 91/100 | |
I vini di Veronelli | 1999 | 87/100 | |
Espresso Vini d’Italia | 1998 | 15/20 |