Borgogno No Name Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2023

Description

Borgogno No Name Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2023

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Wine Category: Langhe Nebbiolo Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
Colour: Red
Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Production Area: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Vineyard Exposure: South, south-east and south-west
Soil: Calcareous and clay-rich marl
Breeding: Guyot
Planting Density: Approximately 4,000 vines per hectare
Harvest: Grapes are harvested by hand
Vinification: After destemming and pressing, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in large concrete tanks for approximately 15 days at temperatures between 22–28°C. The wine is then gently pressed.
Ageing: Aged for a little over 2 years in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Colour: Ruby red with attractive purple reflections.
Aroma: Persistent and expressive, with beautiful floral notes of rose and violet alongside fresh red fruit and delicate spice.
Taste: Dry, harmonious and velvety, with excellent structure and generous fruit. Elegant Nebbiolo tannins and freshness lead to a long, satisfying finish.
Food Pairing: Excellent with braised and roasted meats, wild game, grilled meats, beef, lamb and traditional Piedmontese dishes.
Serving Temperature: Approximately 18°C

The Story of No Name: In 2008, one of Borgogno’s wines was initially rejected by the Barolo tasting commission. Borgogno submitted the same wine again and it was approved. As a playful protest against the complexities of Italian wine regulations, they chose to declassify the wine and release it as “No Name.” It has since become one of Borgogno’s most distinctive wines – a reminder that it’s not the name that makes the wine, but the wine that makes the name.