A Barolo that cannot be called Barolo.
In 2015, Giacomo Borgogno & Figli submitted a wine to the local consortium for classification as Barolo.
Due to a technical misunderstanding, it was not approved under the Barolo DOCG.
The response from the family was simple:
“No Name.”
Today, this wine is known as No Name — a 100% Nebbiolo from the town of Barolo, made entirely in the philosophy and quality tradition of Barolo.
Vineyards:
• Town of Barolo
• 370m altitude
• South-southeast exposure
• 4,000 vines per hectare
Winemaking:
• Destemmed
• Fermented around 25°C in clay amphora
• Gently pressed
• Aged over 2 years in large Slovenian oak
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: 14%
Tasting profile:
– Medium garnet in color.
– Pronounced aromatics of fresh and tart cherry, cranberry, raspberry, subtle oak, truffle, and leather.
– Dry, high acidity, high but velvety tannins, warming yet integrated alcohol.
– Pronounced flavor intensity.
– Long, structured, complex finish.
This is Nebbiolo in full Barolo philosophy — regardless of the label.
Great wine doesn’t need permission.
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