Barolo “San Giuseppe” DOCG 2020

Az. Agr. Pecchenino | Piedmont
Pecchenino s.a. | Borgata Valdiberti 59 | IT 12063 Dogliani

05282720 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Pecchenino, traditionally known in Dogliani for Dolcetto, ventured into Monforte d'Alba, one of the eleven Barolo villages and home to some of the appellation's most prestigious single vineyards, in the early 2000s. Today, the family cultivates plots in the three prestigious Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive Ravera di Monforte, Le Coste di Monforte and Bussia – sites whose names carry weight in connoisseur circles. San Giuseppe is not a single vineyard, but a composed vision: 50% Ravera di Monforte, 35% Le Coste and 15% Bussia merge to create a Barolo that combines the strengths of these different terroirs. Ravera, at an altitude of 440 metres, with its whitish marl, brings minerality and structure. Le Coste, exposed to the south-east, delivers elegance and aromatic finesse. Bussia, the largest and best known of the three, contributes strength and ageing potential. The chalky, clayey soils, the south to south-westerly exposure and the precise manual labour in the vineyard – everything follows the principle of low yields for maximum concentration.

Classic ruby red colour, already tending towards garnet. The nose opens with dark cherry, gravel, incense, leather, game and dried herbs: a bouquet of remarkable depth and complexity. Plum, raspberry, ripe red and black cherries, blackberries meld with hints of liquorice, mint and tobacco. A wine of substance unfolds on the palate: powerful yet dynamic, rich and potent, carried by silky, perfectly integrated tannins. The texture is lush, the dark fruits appear juicy and rounded, enveloped in an opulence that suggests accessibility without disguising the inner structure. A hint of dried leaves on the long final adds an elegant note and emphasises the artisanal balance of this wine. San Giuseppe is Barolo for the next decade, powerful enough for ageing, accessible enough for young enjoyment and classic enough to never deny its origins. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Barolo San Giuseppe 2020 smells of dark cherry, gravel, incense, leather, game and dried herbs. Powerful and dynamic in the glass, the 2020 has a lot to offer. I would prefer to drink it over the next ten years or so, despite its considerable power." Vinous

"A ray of pure cherry characterises this ripe, round red wine. Smooth, with notes of earth, iron and spicy undergrowth in the long aftertaste. Balanced and elegant overall despite the solid tannin base." Wine Spectator

"Subtle aromas of red cherries, wild strawberries, dried roses, stones and pink peppercorns. Juicy and flavoursome with a medium body. It has a firm structure that builds on the palate. Dense and fleshy with a lingering aftertaste." James Suckling