Giulia Negri

A perfect introduction to the impressive craft of a just 27-year-old winemaker who has already left a good deal behind on her way to the top. Here Nebbiolo comes into the glass in purezza, the ageing partly in 500 Liters tonneaux and stainless steel interprets it - according to Giulia Negri's vision - unadulterated and without distractions.

Bright ruby red, in the bouquet small red berries, humid forest soil and a subtle note of violet. On the palate of impressive elegance and smoothness, the Nebbiolo always remains firm and cool. In the final, the dark fruit beguiles with a freshness and juiciness that never seems opulent, but carries the suspense right into the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Giulia Negri would certainly not have the nickname "Barolo Girl" if it weren't for this wine. The grapes for this archetype of a modern-traditional (sic!) Barolo come from the top sites Brunate and Serradenari, the latter at an altitude of up to 520 m and the soils are loamy-sandy. The grapes are fermented spontaneously and then the actual ageing takes place in large oak barrels. Barriques? No chance.

Strong bright ruby red. In the fragrance rose petals, nutty notes and small red berries. The fine fragrance continues on the palate: even if it does not deny its origin and also the grape variety, it is of an almost unique elegance and freshness, which even when young identifies it as a lively and completely complete top wine. Further years of ripening are certainly no mistake, as one can feel impressively how the complexity that increases with age is added to the finesse and elegance that is already evident today. Put a bottle for now and the rest not too far away in the cellar, please! SUPERIORE.DE

"The Giulia Negri 2016 Barolo La Tartufaia is a light to mid-weight expression with delicate touches of cassis, dried berry, violets and rose petal. There are earthy tones as well that slowly segue to tobacco and light spice. All said and done, the mouthfeel is light considering the power of this classic vintage, but the wine is accessible and approachable from the get-go." Robert Parker

Serradenari is currently the highest in the Barolo area and at the same time the historical position of the appellation (MGA - Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva). The cool and mountainous climate, with its clay and marl soils, gives rise to a Nebbiolo here that does not say much - it is precise, clear and unambiguous. All the more exciting when the result opens up with some aeration and maturity, revealing its full range of sensuality and loveliness. An impressive drop that leaves little to be desired in terms of finesse and clarity, if there were not one or the other secret that lies dormant here, which only reveals itself when one gives oneself completely to this aristocratic growth. SUPERIORE.DE

"This Barolo opens to smoky and flinty aromas that cover some of the fruit intensity. The Giulia Negri 2016 Barolo Serradenari shows a tart and spicy side with small-berry nuances underneath. The entire approach is soft and delicate with a mild and soft-footed impact on the palate. The tannins are dusty and finely textured. This Barolo wraps quietly and softly over the palate." Robert Parker

At the top of the Serradenari vineyard, the fruit grows for an exceptional Barolo, with which Giulia Negri, a winemaker under 30 years of age, truly pays homage. Marassio clearly benefits from the cool climate of the Piedmont's high altitudes and will therefore hardly change its character even with further climate changes.

In the nose rose petals, fresh cherry mousse and fine spice notes. Lively in the drink and yet precise with an aristocratic coolness in which cherries, spices and forest soil are hidden in a most reserved way and only hesitantly reveal their complexity. The tannin in young years still demanding and gripping, can nevertheless already be guessed today, which finesse and elegance this great wine will once self-confidently, without ever getting loud, as it matures, reveal itself and into the glass. SUPERIORE.DE

Giulia Negri would certainly not have the nickname "Barolo Girl" if it weren't for this wine. The grapes for this archetype of a modern-traditional (sic!) Barolo come from the top sites Brunate and Serradenari, the latter at an altitude of up to 520 m and the soils are loamy-sandy. The grapes are fermented spontaneously and then the actual ageing takes place in large oak barrels. Barriques? No chance.

Strong bright ruby red. In the fragrance rose petals, nutty notes and small red berries. The fine fragrance continues on the palate: even if it does not deny its origin and also the grape variety, it is of an almost unique elegance and freshness, which even when young identifies it as a lively and completely complete top wine. Further years of ripening are certainly no mistake, as one can feel impressively how the complexity that increases with age is added to the finesse and elegance that is already evident today. Put a bottle for now and the rest not too far away in the cellar, please! SUPERIORE.DE

"The Giulia Negri 2016 Barolo La Tartufaia is a light to mid-weight expression with delicate touches of cassis, dried berry, violets and rose petal. There are earthy tones as well that slowly segue to tobacco and light spice. All said and done, the mouthfeel is light considering the power of this classic vintage, but the wine is accessible and approachable from the get-go." Robert Parker

Serradenari is currently the highest in the Barolo area and at the same time the historical position of the appellation (MGA - Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva). The cool and mountainous climate, with its clay and marl soils, gives rise to a Nebbiolo here that does not say much - it is precise, clear and unambiguous. All the more exciting when the result opens up with some aeration and maturity, revealing its full range of sensuality and loveliness. An impressive drop that leaves little to be desired in terms of finesse and clarity, if there were not one or the other secret that lies dormant here, which only reveals itself when one gives oneself completely to this aristocratic growth. SUPERIORE.DE

"This Barolo opens to smoky and flinty aromas that cover some of the fruit intensity. The Giulia Negri 2016 Barolo Serradenari shows a tart and spicy side with small-berry nuances underneath. The entire approach is soft and delicate with a mild and soft-footed impact on the palate. The tannins are dusty and finely textured. This Barolo wraps quietly and softly over the palate." Robert Parker

At the top of the Serradenari vineyard, the fruit grows for an exceptional Barolo, with which Giulia Negri, a winemaker under 30 years of age, truly pays homage. Marassio clearly benefits from the cool climate of the Piedmont's high altitudes and will therefore hardly change its character even with further climate changes.

In the nose rose petals, fresh cherry mousse and fine spice notes. Lively in the drink and yet precise with an aristocratic coolness in which cherries, spices and forest soil are hidden in a most reserved way and only hesitantly reveal their complexity. The tannin in young years still demanding and gripping, can nevertheless already be guessed today, which finesse and elegance this great wine will once self-confidently, without ever getting loud, as it matures, reveal itself and into the glass. SUPERIORE.DE