Giulia Negri

Elegance, freshness and flow - these are the terms that immediately came to mind when tasting this extremely precise Barbera. Shining bright red with orange reflections. Clear bouquet of cherries, blackberries and spices. In the drink again this freshness and clarity, the fine tannins accompany the forest fruity, juicy taste until a slightly nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

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

Successful transformation of a Burgundian Pinot Noir with all the attributes of the Langhe's ideal altitude. Because the grapes of this pure Pinot Noir come from the highest slopes of Piedmont, over 500 m above sea level, whose vines, unlike in Burgundy, stand on sandy-clayey soil.

Bright ruby red. In the bouquet Amarena cherry, which is rounded off with a touch of gooseberry and mint. On the palate it is filigree with a balanced and delicate blend of fleshiness, ripe red berries, refinement and elegance. It is complex, rounded and has a delicate tannin structure even at a young age. Giulia Negri shows here, using the example of what is probably the most demanding grape variety in the world, all her skills and the potential of her top vineyard "La Tartufaia". Chapeau! SUPERIORE.DE

The fact that Giulia Negri spent some time in Burgundy, where she acquired the tools for her still very young but steep winemaker career, can be seen in this white masterpiece. In addition, this Chardonnay by no means denies the characteristics of the Langhe. Long ageing in small tonneau on the fine yeast and excellent grapes from up to 500 m altitude are the recipe for a taut, fresh and incredibly elegant white.

Bright light yellow with green reflections. In the nose, first floral, citrus and tropical accents, then a well-integrated and pleasantly subtle wood note. In the drink then again light fruity with captivating clarity and a trace of creaminess. A genuine Piedmontese white wine that dances like a border crosser between worlds, revealing its refinement with every sip. SUPERIORE.DE

Giulia Negri would certainly not have the nickname "Barolo girl" if this wine did not exist. The grapes for this archetype of a modern-traditional (sic!) Barolo come from the top vineyards Brunate and Serradenari, the latter is located at an altitude of up to 520 m, and the soils are clayey-sandy. The grapes are fermented spontaneously and then the actual maturation takes place in large oak barrels. Barriques? Not at all.

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 that allows it to be identified as a lively and completely complete top wine even when young. Further years of maturity are certainly not a mistake, because one feels impressively how the complexity increasing with the age joins the finesse and elegance already unmistakable today. One bottle for now and don't put the rest 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

"Menthol and eucalyptus aromas outline the strawberry, cherry and rose flavors in this sleek red. It's firm and lively, with moderate grip on the lightly chewy, iron-tinged finish." Wine Spectator

Giulia Negri would certainly not have the nickname "Barolo girl" if this wine did not exist. The grapes for this archetype of a modern-traditional (sic!) Barolo come from the top vineyards Brunate and Serradenari, the latter is located at an altitude of up to 520 m, and the soils are clayey-sandy. The grapes are fermented spontaneously and then the actual maturation takes place in large oak barrels. Barriques? Not at all.

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 that allows it to be identified as a lively and completely complete top wine even when young. Further years of maturity are certainly not a mistake, because one feels impressively how the complexity increasing with the age joins the finesse and elegance already unmistakable today. One bottle for now and don't put the rest 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

"Menthol and eucalyptus aromas outline the strawberry, cherry and rose flavors in this sleek red. It's firm and lively, with moderate grip on the lightly chewy, iron-tinged finish." Wine Spectator

The Serradenari single vineyard is currently the highest vineyard in the Barolo area and at the same time the historic vineyard 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 is not very verbose - it is precise, clear and unambiguous. All the more exciting when, with some aeration and maturity, the result opens up to reveal its full range of sensuality and loveliness. An impressive drop that leaves hardly anything to be desired in terms of finesse and clarity, if there were not still one or the other secret slumbering here, which only reveals itself when one fully surrenders 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

"Fragrant with macerated cherry, rose and even a hint of truffle, this expressive red is approachable now for its alluring aromas. Fluid and full of cherry and currant flavors, it has refined tannins and harmony. Mint and earth accents mingle on the finish." Wine Spectator

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