Lot presentation

Barbaresco DOCG Giacomo Borgogno 1978

The wine

The Nebbiolo vines, traversing through the north-west of Italy, in the heart of Piedmont, receive meticulous and delicate care allowing the fruits to naturally develop their delicious flavours. Located within the emblematic Italian village of Barolo, the producers carry out traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques to maximise the purest expression of the terroir. The grapes undergo long, spontaneous fermentation using the naturally present, indigenous yeasts, in large Slovenian oak barrels. The cuvée has the special feature of ageing for four years and then for a year in barrels, making it the signature of the estate's wines.
The ruby-red colour - with its bright glint - reveals an expressive and unique nose marked by floral fragrances and balsamic notes. On the palate, round tannins pair perfectly with a velvet texture leading to a long finish. This is a cuvée that can be aged at length.

About the Producer Giacomo Borgogno

The Giacomo Borgogno winery is nestled in north-western Italy, in the heart of Piedmont. Established in 1761 by Bartolomeo Borgogno, the vineyard is renowned worldwide for cellaring its wines for over 10 years before releasing them onto the market, establishing the iconic signature of the domain. Work in the vineyards is carried out with great passion, showing the utmost respect for the soil and biodiversity. The domain cultivates its land in accordance with organic farming practices. The owner carries out vinification processes with little intervention, based on the conviction that the perfect balance between man and nature is essential for creating great wines. Yeasts naturally present in the grapes are used for fermentation, while only minimal amounts of sulphur are added to allow the fruit to fully express all its aromas naturally. It is in this peaceful environment that the Italian vineyard produces authentic, fragrant wines that perfectly reflect the terroir and grape varieties of the region.