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 | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |