Barolo DOCG Reserve 2018 Borgogno

Barolo DOCG Riserva 2018 Borgogno: classic elegance and great depth

Barolo DOCG Riserva 2018 Borgogno is a prestigious red wine, an authentic expression of Nebbiolo and the Piedmontese tradition. It is born from a selection of the best grapes from the Cannubi, Liste, and Fossati crus, with a rigorous, deep style designed to evolve over time. It is a Reserve that tells the character of the Barolo territory with classic sensitivity and great attention to the raw material.

Territory and wine style

This Barolo DOCG Riserva comes from vineyards located in the Barolo area, on south and southeast exposures, with clay-limestone marl soils that contribute to its structure, finesse, and complexity. The grape variety is 100% Nebbiolo, the absolute protagonist of the denomination, capable of expressing aromatic depth, taste tension, and remarkable aging potential. Borgogno interprets this wine with a classic style, faithful to tradition and the slow evolution in the bottle.

Tasting notes

The sensory profile of the Barolo DOCG Riserva 2018 Borgogno is that of a great structured red, austere and refined. In the glass, it presents the typical color of mature Nebbiolo, tending towards garnet, while on the nose it offers a complex and progressively broader bouquet, with nuances that may recall ripe red fruits, spices, evolved floral notes, and tertiary hints. On the palate, it shows balance between structure, freshness, and tannin, with a dense yet elegant texture, supported by good persistence and a harmonious finish.

Recommended pairings

The personality of the Barolo DOCG Riserva 2018 Borgogno makes it ideal with important and flavorful dishes of Italian cuisine. It pairs well with braised meats, roasts, game, tajarin with ragù, porcini mushrooms, aged cheeses, and rich preparations from the Piedmontese tradition. It is also perfect for slow and convivial gastronomic occasions, where the wine can authoritatively accompany the entire structure of the dish.

Serving temperature

Serve the Barolo DOCG Riserva 2018 Borgogno at a temperature of 18 °C. If the wine shows a more pronounced evolution or slight sediments, a gentle decanting shortly before serving is recommended to promote oxygenation and enhance its expressiveness.

Why buy it

Choosing the Barolo DOCG Riserva 2018 Borgogno means bringing to the table a great Italian wine with an authoritative character, capable of uniting territorial identity, production tradition, and a long perspective of evolution. It is an ideal bottle for those seeking a classic, intense, and refined Barolo, suitable for both collection and special moments where the wine becomes the protagonist. A valuable purchase for those who wish to explore the nobility of Nebbiolo in one of its most recognizable interpretations.